MK Dons vs Newport Co: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Milton Keynes Dons prepare to host Newport on February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, 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.

Newport, sitting 23rd with 21 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Milton Keynes Dons and Newport have been competitive, with Newport claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). 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.

Newport's last outing came against Swindon Town, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Wright, Davies, Baker, Brennan, Thomas, Sprangler, Jamieson, Garner, Biggins, Spellman, Opoku. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Milton Keynes Dons are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Milton Keynes Dons and Newport 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. Newport's games average 2.8 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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