The 2-1 victory lifted Liam Manning’s side from the foot of the table, but not without some heart-in-the-mouth moments at the end following Ellis Harrison’s stoppage time header pulling one back for the Valiants.
Here’s how we rated the players on Tuesday.
5. Henry Lawrence - 7
Solid in the first half, but looked better and more impactful in the second when deployed at wing-back Photo: Jane Russell
6. Top Don: Bradley Johnson - 7.5
Goals at important times ensured the points for Dons. Not his best showing of the season so far but his most important Photo: Jane Russell
7. Ethan Robson - 7
Like Johnson, not his best of the season but did the important and gritty side of the game well Photo: Jane Russell
8. Louie Barry - 6.5
Provided a decent attacking outlet in the first half, and looked like he had a point to prove. Withdrawn at the break as Manning wanted to get more control of the game with a change in system Photo: Jane Russell