Preview: MK Dons v Millwall

By John Hill on February 23, 2010 12:44 PM |

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Millwall are finding the battle to stay in the playoff places a little bit like treading water in a whirlpool. Relax for one second, and you're sucked downwards.

Even after winning five on the trot, they flew straight out of the top six the moment they dropped points at Wycombe on Saturday, adding even more spice to tonight's MK Dons tie.

The Dons - who were among the front runners for promotion last season - are a place behind Millwall in seventh and three points behind. Slip up in Milton Keynes tonight, and only the Lions' superior goal difference would separate the two teams.

Just as importantly, Huddersfield travel to 17th placed Tranmere, knowing that the South Londoners could well snatch back the coveted last playoff spot with a good set of results tonight.

MK Dons won their last match 3-1 against Southend, and will be testing the fitness of striker Sam Baldock and defender Mat Doumbe. Likewise, Millwall are hoping that Liam Trotter and Shaun Batt will recover from injuries sustained in last weekend's loss.

Stephen Gleeson, Sean O'Hanlon and Darren Powell are definitely out for MK Dons, while Marc Laird, Gary Alexander and Jack Smith aren't available for Millwall.

Kick-off: 7.45pm. Prediction: 1-1