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

As Milton Keynes Dons prepare to host Crawley Town on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Milton Keynes Dons, currently 5th in the standings with 54 points from 30 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 28 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 13 goals scored.

Crawley Town, sitting 20th with 26 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Milton Keynes Dons and Crawley Town have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Cheltenham Town, Milton Keynes Dons recorded a 3-2 victory while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Macgillivray, Offord , Nelson, Ekpiteta, Kelly, Tomlinson, Gilbey , Wiles, Nemane, Paterson, Collins. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Crawley Town's last outing came against Cambridge United, where they secured a 0-3 defeat using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Chapman, Flint, Vassell , Odimayo, Richards, Williams, Darcy, Forster, Lolos, Orsi, McKirdy. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Milton Keynes Dons are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Milton Keynes Dons and Crawley Town are expected to use their standard structures. 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: Milton Keynes Dons's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Crawley Town's games average 2.2 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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