[u]MK Dons v Exeter[/u]
The big shock of Tuesday's round of fixtures was the MK Dons defeat at the hands of lowly Yeovil, with the Buckinghamshire faithful voicing their disappointment at the result. The performance was actually acceptable, with numerous chances created. However, the MK Dons have shown their Achilles heel this season to be their profligacy in front of goal, which was all to apparent this week.
The excellent Stephen Gleeson was sent-off against the Glovers, meaning their most influential midfielder is suspended for this Saturday. Yeovil sat very deep and got all 10 men behind the ball, it might be the same scenario here, so patience is the key for backers of the hosts at a short price.
I am frustrated by the Dons, as they have top players and should be in the top...
Following a brilliant five goal first-leg, the MK Dons hold a slender advantage heading to London Road and trade at 4.0 in the promotion market. Peterborough were dead buried in that first game having trailed 3-1, but a late penalty has given Darren Ferguson's men a lifeline - and are still around 3.95 to make it to the Championship.
Peterborough need to score here, simple. Quite an ominous message for any opponent considering Posh netted 69 goals at home during their league campaign, the best in the division. However, they conceded 40 on their own patch, which was the league's worst.
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Peterborough 1.84 played poorly in the first-leg, having made too many bad decisions and several loose passes. The loss of Gaby Zakuani and Joe Lewis through injury was a huge pointer...
If the [b]FA Cup[/b] still has any real purpose these days, it's as a platform for grudge matches between sides from different divisions, who very rarely play each other.
When the draw for the second round of the FA Cup was made, the standout tie was the possible clash between [b]AFC Wimbledon[/b] and MK Dons. The media was immediately salivating at the prospect of a juicy match, with an unhealthy side dish of needle.
On paper the game reads like a Hollywood script. A club has its heart ripped out and relocated to Buckinghamshire. Amidst the devastation the fans form their own club and then years later get their chance to gain revenge in the world's oldest football competition.
For this tie to come to fruition, both sides need to win their first round replays this week. AFC Wimbledon...