Tottenham Hotspur vs Milton Keynes Dons preview
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Hotspur Way Training Centre
Wed, 22 Jul - 4:00 PM
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 12
CONTEXT
Tottenham Hotspur hosted Milton Keynes Dons in a match that concluded with a 1-0 victory for the home side. The halftime score stood at 1-0, and no further goals were added in the second half. Tottenham controlled 71 percent of possession while Milton Keynes Dons held 29 percent. The stronger team secured the win without any red cards issued to either side. Performance metrics indicated a significant deviation for Tottenham Hotspur. Efficiency remained in line with the expected pattern for the dominant side. The result stayed consistent throughout the fixture.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Tottenham Hotspur recorded a significant deviation in performance metrics.
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Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the stronger team profile.
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xG alignment: Expected goals data was unavailable for alignment review.
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Market alignment: The final outcome aligned with pre-match market indicators.
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xG expectations: No xG figures were supplied to establish expectations.
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Event impact: The score stayed at 1-0 from halftime through full time.
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Red card distortion: No red cards occurred to distort match dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)
Quality vs Volume
Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11
Open Play vs Set Play
Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
C. Hatzidakis
Referee
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
30.4
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
4
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
R. De Zerbi
VS
P. Warne
0
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
85.41
70.91
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Tottenham Hotspur
Milton Keynes Dons
Power Score
85.41
70.91
League Position
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-
Global Rank
37
220
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
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vs
Tottenham Hotspur
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Opponent-weighted form score
Milton Keynes Dons
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Tottenham Hotspur Milton Keynes Dons
Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
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Tottenham Hotspur
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Milton Keynes Dons
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
Tottenham Hotspur
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Milton Keynes Dons
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
17.75
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
27.93
Combined Efficiency Index
Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3
0
3
Tottenham Hotspur
-0.11
Efficiency Index
vs
Milton Keynes Dons
+0.11
Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Tottenham Hotspur
Milton Keynes Dons
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)
Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
Tottenham Hotspur
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Milton Keynes Dons
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Tottenham Hotspur
Milton Keynes Dons
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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Goals per Match
Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xG)
Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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vs
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Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Tottenham Hotspur
Milton Keynes Dons
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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Conceded per Match
Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xGA)
Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
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vs
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xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Tottenham Hotspur
Milton Keynes Dons
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
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Tottenham Hotspur
vs
Milton Keynes Dons
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Tottenham Hotspur
Milton Keynes Dons
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index
Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition.
Higher = stronger on the counter
Tottenham Hotspur
0.13
Milton Keynes Dons
0.08
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Tottenham Hotspur
Milton Keynes Dons
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
↓ better
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Vulnerability Index
Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks.
Lower = better transition defence
Tottenham Hotspur
0.00
Milton Keynes Dons
0.01
Tottenham Hotspur
Milton Keynes Dons
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- TOT had peak pressure around 10'.
- TOT started the game with stronger pressure.
TOT Pressure
MKD Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index:
TOT reached the top pressure at 10' (95.51).
STARTING XI
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
Match Formation
5-4-1
96 C. Bramall
99 C. Goode
Jack Sanders
66'
32 J. Sanders
Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
66'
98 D. Barlaser
Callum Paterson
66'
13 (C) C. Paterson
General Information
Date & Time
Jul 22, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Hotspur Way Training Centre
Capacity
1000
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Constantine Hatzidakis
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Statistics
Possession
TOT
65%
MKD
35%
Top Statistics
1
Goals
0
2
Big Chances Created
0
3
Shots
1
72
Dangerous attacks
62
71
Possession
29
5
Corners
6
9
Free kicks
10
Match Overview
80
Ball Safe
55
4
Goal Kicks
9
5
Goal Attempts
0
10
Substitutions
8
18
Throwins
5
11
Dribble Attempts
9
5
Successful Dribbles
4
45
Successful Dribbles Percentage
44
Attacking
100
Attacks
71
2
Big Chances Missed
0
Possession
29
Long Passes
35
738
Passes
290
693
Successful Passes
246
94
Successful Passes Percentage
85
7
Key Passes
4
14
Successful Long Passes
21
48
Successful Long Passes Percentage
60
Defensive
3
Saves
3
9
Tackles
14
4
Interceptions
8
28
Duels Won
30
Build-up
8
Total Crosses
16
1
Accurate Crosses
3
Discipline
3
Offsides
3
10
Fouls
9
Lineup
Referee :
Constantine Hatzidakis
Manager ▼
R. De Zerbi
Coach
Starting XI ▼
31
Antonín Kinský (C)
Goalkeeper
Referee :
Constantine Hatzidakis
Manager ▼
P. Warne
Coach
Starting XI ▼
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Jack Sanders
66'
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Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
66'
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Callum Paterson
66'
Substitutes ▼
54
Elisha Boateng
Defender
38
Lewis-Burgess Keon
Midfielder
95
Jack Phillip Perniskie
Midfielder
94
Brooklyn Kazungu
Attacker
Events
2ND-HALF
81'
22nd Substitution
80'
21st Substitution
66'
17th Substitution
66'
→ Jack Sanders
18th Substitution
66'
Brooklyn Kazungu → Callum Paterson
19th Substitution
66'
→ Rushian Hepburn-Murphy
20th Substitution
65'
16th Substitution
57'
14th Substitution
57'
15th Substitution
1st Substitution
46'
2nd Substitution
46'
3rd Substitution
46'
4th Substitution
46'
5th Substitution
46'
6th Substitution
46'
7th Substitution
46'
10th Substitution
46'
12th Substitution
46'
13th Substitution
46'
46'
8th Substitution
46'
9th Substitution
46'
11th Substitution
1ST-HALF
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
3'
CONCLUSION
Tottenham Hotspur completed a narrow 1-0 win over Milton Keynes Dons after leading at the interval. Possession dominance at 71 percent supported their control yet produced only one goal. The absence of red cards allowed both teams to maintain full complements. Significant deviation appeared in Tottenham metrics while efficiency stayed consistent with their status as the stronger side. Market alignment held true for the recorded result. Limited xG information prevented deeper outcome comparisons. The fixture highlighted steady defensive organization from the visitors despite lower possession share.
