MILTON KEYNES, England (Interstat) — Milton Keynes Dons and Barrow opened their League Two seasons with a scoreless draw Friday at Stadium MK. The result defied statistical projections that heavily favored a home victory.

Interstat’s pregame metrics gave Milton Keynes Dons a 92.5% probability to win, forecasting a 1-1 draw. Neither side could validate that offensive expectation in a match defined by midfield battles and disciplinary interventions.

The game saw five yellow cards, with Barrow’s Jordan Williams booked in the 34th minute. Milton Keynes Dons’ Jack Sanders, Ben Jackson, Lewis Shipley and Daniel Crowley also received cautions in the second half. Both clubs now hold identical records across all competitions this season.