Probable Lineups

Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(58) 16 Goals 47 (69)
31 Average Age 32.3
182.8 Average Height (cm) 183.3
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in League Two.

Missing Players

Newport
Milton Keynes Dons
Player Reason Status
Fraser Franks Doubtful
Player Reason Status
George Williams Out
Callum Brittain Doubtful
Jordan Moore-Taylor Doubtful

Team News

Newport
Milton Keynes Dons
  • Michael Flynn has had positive news on the injury front this week.
  • Ball-winner Andrew Crofts made the bench last time out, while highly-rated defender Fraser Franks expects to be back in contention for this match.
  • Flynn hinted that January recruits Adebayo Azeez and Harry McKirdy, who have had niggles recently, might be used in this game; that would help preserve the fitness of Padraig Amond and Jamille Matt for Saturday.
  • George Williams' is out for a prolonged period and Callum Brittain has a knee problem as well as tonsillitis, so Ryan Watson could continue to deputise at right wing-back.
  • Jordan Moore-Taylor is MK Dons' best defender, but is a doubt for this match due to a knee problem, so Russ Martin could start in the back-three.
  • Goalkeeper Lee Nicholls owes Paul Tisdale and supporters a strong performance, having not quite done himself justice at weekend.

Prediction

  • Newport County could be forgiven for having half an eye on Saturday's glamorous FA Cup visit from Pep Guardiola and Manchester City at Rodney Parade, although Saturday's 1-0 win over Mansfield implied that they can be competitive on multiple fronts.
  • Milton Keynes Dons, meanwhile, are under serious pressure to improve their league form; Saturday's 3-2 home loss to Swindon means that it is now seven defeats in 10 for Paul Tisdale's side and the play-offs could now become their only avenue to promotion.
  • Still, the one major positive from their last two games has been the impact made by Jake Hesketh; while MK are short on confidence, the onus will be on the Southampton loanee to decide games through moments of magic.
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