Date:01 Jan 2011
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:stadium:mk
Attendance:7,185

Powell (9) Leven (13)

Goal!

Live Commentary

93mins Corner taken short by Sam Baldock. Effort on goal by Luke Chadwick from just outside the area goes harmlessly over the target.

The referee blows his whistle to end the game.

92mins Adam Chicksen produces a cross, Sam Baldock takes a shot. Mikkel Andersen makes a save.

91mins Centre by Dean Lewington.

91mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Jeff Hughes on Adam Chicksen. Direct free kick taken by Luke Chadwick. Dean Lewington sends in a cross.

89mins Danny Coles is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Indirect free kick taken by David Martin.

88mins Stephen Gleeson sends in a cross, clearance by Danny Coles.

88mins The ball is delivered by Adam Chicksen, clearance made by Danny Coles.

86mins A cross is delivered by Jeff Hughes.

85mins Sam Baldock takes a shot. Save by Mikkel Andersen. Corner from the left by-line taken by Peter Leven, Jabo Ibehre takes a shot. The offside flag is raised against Sam Baldock. Mikkel Andersen takes the free kick.

82mins Jabo Ibehre concedes a free kick for a foul on Byron Anthony. Stuart Campbell takes the direct free kick.

80mins Adam Chicksen is brought on as a substitute for Michael McIndoe.

79mins The ball is delivered by Carl Regan, Jeff Hughes takes a shot. Save made by David Martin.

78mins Jo Kuffour crosses the ball, Dean Lewington manages to make a clearance.

77mins Stephen Gleeson produces a cross. Jabo Ibehre is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Free kick taken by Mikkel Andersen.

77mins Michael McIndoe takes a shot. Save by Mikkel Andersen. A cross is delivered by Dan Woodards, clearance by Danny Coles.

76mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Carl Regan by Michael McIndoe. Carl Regan takes the free kick.

75mins Sam Baldock has an effort at goal from deep inside the box hitting the post.

74mins Mathias Doumbe fouled by Will Hoskins, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by David Martin.

72mins The official flags Michael McIndoe offside. Indirect free kick taken by Mikkel Andersen.

70mins Sean O'Hanlon challenges Will Hoskins unfairly and gives away a free kick. Strike comes in from Will Hoskins from the free kick.

70mins The referee blows for offside against Sam Baldock. Mikkel Andersen takes the free kick.

68mins The ball is swung over by Carl Regan, Mathias Doumbe makes a clearance. Effort from the edge of the box by Jeff Hughes goes wide of the left-hand post.

67mins Chris Lines gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Sean O'Hanlon. Sean O'Hanlon restarts play with the free kick.

66mins (Milton Keynes Dons) makes a substitution, with Luke Chadwick coming on for Daniel Powell. Headed effort from deep inside the penalty area by Jabo Ibehre goes harmlessly over the crossbar.

65mins The ball is delivered by Eliot Richards, Jo Kuffour takes a shot. Save by David Martin.

63mins Eliot Richards produces a cross, Dan Woodards manages to make a clearance. Corner taken right-footed by Stuart Campbell from the left by-line, clearance by Jabo Ibehre.

63mins The ball is sent over by Dan Woodards, Carl Regan manages to make a clearance.

59mins Stuart Campbell is cautioned. Sam Baldock is brought on as a substitute for Lewis Guy. Stephen Gleeson fouled by Stuart Campbell, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Sean O'Hanlon.

56mins The ball is delivered by Dan Woodards, clearance made by Carl Regan. Corner taken by Peter Leven.

54mins Daniel Powell takes a shot. Danny Coles gets a block in. Inswinging corner taken by Peter Leven from the right by-line, Mikkel Andersen makes a save.

51mins Dean Lewington fouled by Byron Anthony, the ref awards a free kick. Shot comes in from Peter Leven from the free kick, Mikkel Andersen makes a save. Corner taken by Peter Leven, Danny Coles manages to make a clearance.

48mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Michael McIndoe by Carl Regan. Free kick taken by Peter Leven. Stephen Gleeson has a shot on goal from outside the area which misses right.

47mins The official flags Will Hoskins offside. Indirect free kick taken by David Martin.

45mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Carl Regan on Jabo Ibehre. The free kick is swung in left-footed by Peter Leven, clearance by Byron Anthony.

The second half has started.

45mins Charles Reece leaves the field to be replaced by Jeff Hughes. Eliot Richards replaces Ben Swallow.

The whistle is blown to end the first half.

44mins The official flags Jabo Ibehre offside. Free kick taken by Danny Coles.

43mins Ben Swallow concedes a free kick for a foul on Dan Woodards. Mathias Doumbe restarts play with the free kick.

43mins Peter Leven challenges Stuart Campbell unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Stuart Campbell.

41mins Carl Regan receives a caution for unsporting behaviour. Chris Lines takes a shot. Save by David Martin. Carl Regan concedes a free kick for a foul on Michael McIndoe. Stephen Gleeson takes the direct free kick.

39mins Centre by Dean Lewington, blocked by Jo Kuffour.

38mins A cross is delivered by Dean Lewington, Jabo Ibehre takes a shot. Byron Anthony gets a block in. Outswinging corner taken by Peter Leven from the left by-line, Headed effort from inside the area by Mathias Doumbe misses to the right of the goal.

37mins Centre by Dan Woodards, Byron Anthony makes a clearance.

36mins The assistant referee flags for offside against Will Hoskins. David Martin takes the indirect free kick.

36mins The referee blows for offside against Daniel Powell. Mikkel Andersen restarts play with the free kick.

32mins Lewis Guy sends in a cross, clearance made by Gary Sawyer.

30mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Peter Leven by Stuart Campbell. Free kick taken by Peter Leven.

26mins Peter Leven fouled by Chris Lines, the ref awards a free kick. Stephen Gleeson takes the free kick.

25mins Stephen Gleeson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Stuart Campbell. Byron Anthony restarts play with the free kick.

25mins Lewis Guy delivers the ball.

24mins The referee books Gary Sawyer for unsporting behaviour. Foul by Gary Sawyer on Daniel Powell, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Peter Leven.

23mins Chris Lines challenges Stephen Gleeson unfairly and gives away a free kick. Michael McIndoe takes the free kick.

21mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Daniel Powell on Stuart Campbell. Mikkel Andersen takes the direct free kick.

21mins Daniel Powell delivers the ball, clearance by Byron Anthony.

17mins The ball is crossed by Dan Woodards, clearance by Byron Anthony.

16mins Jabo Ibehre is penalised for handball and concedes a free kick. Mikkel Andersen restarts play with the free kick.

12mins Byron Anthony receives a yellow card for unsporting behaviour. Peter Leven gets on the score sheet with a goal from outside the penalty area to the bottom right corner of the goal. Milton Keynes Dons 2-0 Bristol Rovers.Foul by Byron Anthony on Jabo Ibehre, free kick awarded.

11mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Peter Leven by Stuart Campbell. Free kick taken by Sean O'Hanlon.

11mins The ball is swung over by Charles Reece, clearance by Dan Woodards.

9mins Goal scored by Daniel Powell from just outside the box to the top right corner of the goal. Milton Keynes Dons 1-0 Bristol Rovers.Lewis Guy provided the assist for the goal.

8mins A cross is delivered by Dan Woodards, Ben Swallow gets a block in.

7mins Lewis Guy fouled by Stuart Campbell, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Dean Lewington.

5mins Effort on goal by Lewis Guy from inside the area goes harmlessly over the bar.

4mins Lewis Guy gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Stuart Campbell. Danny Coles takes the free kick.

3mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Peter Leven on Chris Lines. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Stuart Campbell from right channel, clearance by Mathias Doumbe. Charles Reece concedes a free kick for a foul on Peter Leven. Direct free kick taken by Peter Leven.

2mins Jabo Ibehre has an effort at goal from just inside the penalty area that bounces off the post. Shot from deep inside the area by Lewis Guy clears the bar.

1mins A cross is delivered by Daniel Powell, Michael McIndoe takes a shot. Daniel Powell produces a right-footed shot from deep inside the penalty area which goes wide of the right-hand post.

The referee gets the match started.

Match Preview

Dons missing departed Wilbraham MK Dons will begin life without striker Aaron Wilbraham when they host managerless Bristol Rovers. Wilbraham has completed a surprise move to Championship high-fliers Norwich after a five-and-a-half year spell with the Dons, and leaves one goal short of hitting his 50th league strike. However, manager Karl Robinson has been boosted by the return to fitness of Sam Baldock. The striker had been absent with an ankle injury but made his comeback as a late substitute in the 2-0 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday and could start. Midfielder Peter Leven also returned against the Cherries after a groin strain while defender Sean O`Hanlon was back from compassionate leave. On-loan QPR striker Angelo Balanta will be out of action until March with an ankle injury and utility player Jude Stirling is nearing a return to action after a groin strain but will not make the squad. Rovers return to League One action hoping to kick-start their relegation battle. The Pirates have not played in the league since their 6-2 thrashing at Sheffield Wednesday three weeks ago. They occupy the last relegation berth and a trip to promotion contenders MK will provide a tough test for Darren Patterson's men. The caretaker manager - who has no injury worries - says his team have made the most of four successive postponements. "We have also used the time to get as many points as we can," Patterson told the Bristol Evening Post. "We have done a lot of tactical work on the drawing board and now we just want the chance to get out on the grass and put it into practice."

Formation:442Manager: Paul Ince

Milton Keynes Dons

Formation: 442Manager:

Bristol Rovers

David Martin
Dan Woodards
Dean Lewington
Sean O'Hanlon
Mathias Doumbe
Daniel Powell
Michael McIndoe
Stephen Gleeson
Peter Leven
Jabo Ibehre
Lewis Guy
SUBS
Stuart Searle
Gary MacKenzie
Sam Baldock
Mark Carrington
Adam Chicksen
Luke Chadwick
Jemal Johnson

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Mikkel Andersen
Carl Regan
Gary Sawyer
Danny Coles
Byron Anthony
Charles Reece
Ben Swallow
Stuart Campbell
Chris Lines
Will Hoskins
Jo Kuffour
SUBS
Mike Green
Jeff Hughes
Wayne Brown
Harry Pell
Eliot Richards
James Tunnicliffe
Dominic Blizzard

Match Report

Dons breeze past Rovers MK Dons secured their second win in five days to heap more misery on managerless Bristol Rovers with a 2-0 victory. Early goals from Daniel Powell and Peter Leven lifted the Dons up to eighth in League One and condemned Rovers caretaker boss Darren Patterson to defeat in his first game in charge. Milton Keynes were rampant in the first half and Jabo Ibehre hit a post before Powell opened the scoring in the 10th minute, blasting a swerving 20-yard shot past Mikkel Andersen. Leven doubled the lead three minutes later when his deflected 25-yard free-kick wrong-footed Andersen, after Byron Anthony had hauled back Ibehre. Powell then had a goal ruled out for offside before Ibehre fizzed a diving header just over the bar, while Will Hoskins and Chris Lines tested Dons keeper David Martin from distance. The Pirates improved after the break but Jo Kuffour fired their best chance straight at Martin and substitute Jeff Hughes sliced wide when well-placed. The Dons pressed for a third goal late on but Andersen saved well from Leven, Michael McIndoe and substitute Sam Baldock, who also curled a shot against the post.

Form Guide

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Last Meetings

Bristol Rovers 1 - 0 Milton Keynes Dons 05/04/2010 Milton Keynes Dons 2 - 1 Bristol Rovers 31/10/2009 Milton Keynes Dons 2 - 1 Bristol Rovers 13/04/2009 Bristol Rovers 1 - 2 Milton Keynes Dons 26/12/2008 Bristol Rovers 1 - 1 Milton Keynes Dons 17/03/1984 Milton Keynes Dons 1 - 1 Bristol Rovers 08/10/1983

Top Scorers

Milton Keynes Dons S Baldock 5 M Doumbe 4 A Balanta 3 A Wilbraham 2 P Leven 2 D Lewington 2 L Guy 2 M Carrington 1 S O'Hanlon 1 J Johnson 1 D Woodards 1 Bristol Rovers W Hoskins 8 J Kuffour 3 B Anthony 3 C Lines 2 J Hughes 2 W Brown 1

Goals

Milton Keynes Dons Total goals 59 Goals per game 27 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 1 (For) 6 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 3 (For) 7 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 6 (For) 2 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 3 (For) 3 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 4 (For) 5 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 5 (For) 4 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Bristol Rovers Total goals 55 Goals per game 23 3 (For) 3 (Against) Period 0-10 mins (For) 1 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 2 (For) 4 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 4 (For) 3 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 2 (For) 4 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 61-70 mins (For) 7 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 8 (For) 8 (Against) Period 81-90 mins