Grimsby vs MK Dons: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Grimsby prepare to host Milton Keynes Dons on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 13:30 under referee Dowle, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Grimsby, currently 10th in the standings with 49 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 15 points. They've earned 25 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Milton Keynes Dons, sitting 4th with 58 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 26 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Grimsby and Milton Keynes Dons have been competitive, ending in a 2-2 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Walsall, Grimsby recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Smith, Staunton, Mcjannett, Kacurri, Rodgers, Turi, Sellars-Fleming, Walker, Green, Burns, Cook. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Milton Keynes Dons's last outing came against Crawley Town, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 3-4-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured Macgillivray, Offord , Nelson, Ekpiteta, Mellish, Gilbey , Kelly, Matete, Jones, Wiles, Hepburn-Murphy. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Looking ahead, Grimsby are expected to maintain their 4-1-4-1 structure, while Milton Keynes Dons are likely to counter with a 3-1-4-2 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Grimsby's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Milton Keynes Dons's games average 2.6 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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