Three is the magic number as Milton Keynes Dons meet third from bottom Boston United in a match that must see them come away with all three points if they are keep in touch with the clubs competing for the three automatic promotion places.
Martin Allen will be keen to ensure that his teams recent run losing two points through last minute equalisers comes to and end. Despite dominating their last three games, the Dons have come away with a tally of just three points after their opponents managed to beat the final whistle with late goals.
Vital Quotes:
‘With a near fully-fit squad, I sense amongst the players and staff that they are ready to enter the stadium for the sprint from this long marathon. Paul Mitchell’s injury has stimulated everybody, and given everyone a bit extra.’
Martin Allen – Manager, MK Dons
MK Dons Team News:
Dons Skipper Keith Andrews returns to the side following a one match ban.
Paul Mitchell will be out of the side for the rest of the season and probably much of next after breaking a leg at Meadow Lane in last weeks clash with Notts County. Izale McLeod also picke up an injury during the same game and is doubtful.
Keeper Lee Harper is expected to return to the side following last weeks blunder by Adolpho Baines which saw the Dons lose another 2 points to a last minute goal.
Player to watch: Clive Platt
Platt was missing from the side for the last home game because of flu so has not been seen at the NHS for 6 weeks. The tall centre forward will looking to add to his seasons tally of 11 goals.
Boston Utd Team News:
Struggling Boston are currently plagued by injury. Midfielders Stephen Vaughan and Simon Rusk are out with long term injuries.
Shane Nicholson, David Galbraith, Richie Ryan and Stewart Talbot are all doubtful. Mark Greaves and Francis Green face late fitness checks.
Player to watch: Drewe Broughton
The tough tackling forward is Bostons top scorer this season with four goals. The former Wycombe and Rushden & Diamonds striker should prove to be a challenge for the Dons defence.
Match Facts & Stats
MK Dons need a win to avoid being dubbed draw specialists following their last three results. The Dons beat Boston away earlier in the season in a 1-0 clash that saw Izale McCleod receive one of this seasons red cards.
Boston are struggling at the foot of division two and have lost their last 8 games. Their away form has been particularly poor having lost the last 6 games on their travels.
Ref Watch:
Referee: A BATES
Officials: D Sheldrake and G S Stretton
Fourth Official : G R Russell
Match Prediction:
All the omens point to a Dons victory over Boston by, you guessed it, 3-0!
Next Fixtures:
Peterborough -v- MK Dons
Saturday 10th March 2007
3pm Kick Off
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