Jack Payne’s 66th minute strike cancelled out Rekeil Pyke’s 20th minute opener for the Mariners. But it was a performance which let a lot to be desired from Mike Williamson’s perspective, who said it would have to be used as a learning experience for future games.
Following a disappointing first-half show from Dons, here’s how we rated the players.
1. How we rated the MK Dons players against Grimsby Town
It was not a great night at Stadium MK, but one man stood out above the rest Photo: Jane Russell
2. Craig MacGillivray - 7
Not a lot he could do about the goal, but made three vital saves in the second-half, particularly from Abo Eisa to keep his side in it Photo: Jane Russell
3. Warren O'Hora - 6.5
Showed a calmness on the ball when under pressure from Grimsby's press, but was almost caught out in possession by Danny Rose in the first-half. Photo: Jane Russell
4. Dean Lewington - 6
Didn't look up to speed with the pace of the game in the first-half, and made way in the second when Williamson went attacking Photo: Jane Russell