In a game lacking in chances and general quality, both defences looked on course to a clean sheet to start 2026 before the 92nd minute penalty was slammed home by the ex-Dons loanee to secure the points for the U’s.
Here’s how we rated the players at the Jobserve Community Stadium.
1. How we rated the MK Dons players in the defeat to Colchester
It was a tough encounter at the Jobserve Community Stadium | Jane Russell
2. Craig MacGillivray - 7.5
Made two great saves, one in either half, to keep his side in it. Beaten by a penalty at the death but not a slight on his afternoon | Jane Rusell
3. Gethin Jones - 7
A reliable performer, showed a good turn of pace to keep tabs on some quick Colchester wingers | Jane Russell
4. Marvin Ekpiteta - 7.5
Looked in control as ever but worryingly limped out late on holding his hamstring | Jane Russell
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