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.
5. Luke Offord - 7.5
A typically quiet and unassuming performance, never putting a foot wrong | Jane Russell
6. Top Don: Jack Sanders - 8
Came within minutes of what would have been a hard-earned clean sheet, which included a brilliant block on the line | Jane Russell
7. Jon Mellish - 6.5
Had the best chance of the first-half, but fired wide. A decent showing more so in attack | Jane Russell
8. Liam Kelly - 7.5
Ran himself into the ground again, having a good game going toe-to-toe with Payne | Jane Russell
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