Milton Keynes Dons beat Burton Albion 6-2 at Stadium MK on Saturday in League One's 15th round of fixtures, with the hosts leading 2-0 at the break before adding four more. It was a comprehensive victory for MK Dons on their own patch.
Goal details were unavailable, so the individual scorers on either side cannot be confirmed. What the scoreline does make clear is that MK Dons' tally of six represents a significant afternoon's work, with Burton managing two in reply.
After 15 matches played, Burton Albion sit 15th in the League One table with 17 points from four wins, five draws and six defeats. Their goals record stands at 20 scored and 27 conceded, and their most recent results read LLWDD. They remain a mid-table side in the 24-team division.
Milton Keynes Dons, having played one fewer game — 14 in total — occupy ninth place on 21 points, four clear of their opponents on the day. Their record of five wins, six draws and three defeats gives them a goals record of 28 scored and 22 conceded. Their last five results read WWWWL, and they too sit in mid-table in the standings.
The four-point gap between the clubs reflects where both sides currently stand in what remains a tightly contested League One division at this stage of the campaign.