League Cup - How to watch Milton Keynes Dons vs Liverpool

September 24, 2019 By Oscar Rojas

Topics: League Cup, Milton Keynes Dons, Liverpool, TV Schedules, TV Listings

The Reds will want to avoid a similar episode as the one Manchester United underwent a few years back in this cup clash.

What is Milton Keynes Dons and Liverpool's form ahead of this match?

The Dons enter this game on a two-game losing streak. Prior to that, Paul Tisdale's men had won three in a row, which shows just how inconsistent this team can be. After nine games in League One, MK Dons is 15th, with four wins and five losses.

Liverpool gets to this game in scintillating form, having won all of their six Premier League games so far. The team's only loss came against Napoli in their 2019-20 UEFA Champions League debut, which saw a massive unbeaten run for the Reds coming to an end.

What is MK Dons and Liverpool's best League Cup finish?

MK Dons made it to the fourth round of the 2014-15 League Cup, where they were eliminated by Sheffield United. That was the year when the Dons famously defeated Manchester United with a 4-0 score, which still stands as the record League Cup win for this side.

Liverpool is the most winning team in League Cup history, with eight titles to their name. The Reds have not been able to win this title since 2012. Their last appearance in the League Cup final took place in 2016, but Manchester City took the title home after penalties.

Milton Keynes Dons vs Liverpool - Head to head stats

The last two games between these teams took place during the 1999-2000 Premier League season. Liverpool won those games with a 3-1 score at Anfield and a 2-1 score in their away fixture. Curiously, this will be the first meeting between these sides since MK Dons left Wimbledon.

Milton Keynes Dons vs Liverpool - Who's in and who's out?

MK Dons' boss Paul Tisdale will have to prepare Liverpool's visit without four players. Jordan Moore-Taylor, Joe Mason, Ben Reeves and Rhys Healey have been ruled out due to injury.

Liverpool is expected to rotate heavily from their usual EPL games, but even so, there will be five players missing this game. Alisson Becker and Nathaniel Clyne are still out, while Divock Origi, Naby Keita and Sadio Mane have been ruled as doubtful due to physycal complications.