Lynden Gooch's 79th minute screamer separated the sides as Dons slipped to 20th in League One. Here's how the players rated in the game.
9. Joe Mason - 6
A quiet afternoon for the striker. Played deeper in the first half, showed decent touches but fizzled out in the second period.
10. Rhys Healey - 7
Looked to have the beating of whoever Sunderland tried to put on him, but did most of his work far too wide. Should be playing narrower to get his rewards.
11. Carlton Morris - 6.5
Showed Stadium MK what he was brought in for with some good hold-up play, but didn't really have any chances to net.
12. Louis Thompson - 6.5 (Sub)
Showed glimpses of what he is capable of. Shook off an early horror-challenge and was keen to get on the ball.