MK Dons vs Crawley Town prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 22, 2026

The hosts can secure a win

Author:

Benjamin Mcneil, betting expert

Published: 20 Sep 2026, 14:01

Math prediction 1 X 2

Milton Keynes Dons

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Crawley

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1.63 3.98 4.26

56% 23% 21%

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Tournament EFL Trophy England

Venue Stadium MK (Milton Keynes)

Date & kick-off time 22 sep 2026, 14:00

On September 22, 2026, MK Dons and Crawley Town will face off in the first round of the Football League Trophy. This is a chance for the hosts to delight their supporters.

MK Dons vs Crawley Town team news and expert analysis

The Milton Keynes club finished second in the previous League Two campaign. Life at a higher level has predictably proved difficult, although they have managed to draw a large share of their matches. They also played out a goalless draw with Wimbledon. In the League Cup, however, they immediately suffered a 1-4 defeat to Norwich.

Crawley secured their League Two survival in the spring by a single point, finishing ahead of Harrogate 40 points to 39. They even began the new season with a win over York City, although that came in the League Cup, where they then immediately lost to Watford. Their league campaign has mostly consisted of defeats as well, with their only win coming against Rochdale and a draw against Northampton. In the most recent round, they also lost to Grimsby, 0-2.

The newcomers to League One score just 1.14 goals per game while conceding 1.43. Kazim-Richards' team, at the lower level, averages 0.86 goals scored and 1.86 conceded per match.

Previous meetings: MK Dons vs Crawley Town

Both of the two most recent encounters ended in draws.

Both teams have struggled in their respective leagues. However, the hosts are playing in the higher division, and they should win on home soil (odds – 1.62).

MK Dons vs Crawley Town: key statistics and trends

• MK Dons have drawn six of their last seven matches
• Both teams have scored in 71% of Milton Keynes Dons' matches, with an average total of 2.57 goals per game
• Crawley Town have lost their last three matches
• Both teams have scored in 57% of Crawley Town's matches, with an average total of 2.71 goals per game

MK Dons vs Crawley Town: possible starting lineups

MK Dons play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): McGillivray - Bramall, Nelson, Ekpiteta, Jones - Barleyzer - Gilbey, Collins, Wintle, Barnett - Nombe

Crawley Town play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Izquierdo - Barker, Farquharson, Adeyemo, Odimayo - Krasniqi - Kamara, Arthurs, Watson, Ebio(w)ei - Orsi-Dadomo

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Our Pick

Game Prediction Milton Keynes Dons to Win

1.62

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