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.
13. Sub: Kane Thompson-Sommers - 6.5
Came on to give Dons some more bite and contact in midfield | Jane Russell
14. Sub: Scott Hogan - 6
Barely got sight of the ball. Got into one good position for a tap-in but wasn't picked out by Hepburn-Murphy | Jane Russell
15. Sub: Connor Lemonheigh-Evans - 5.5
Looked on course for another decent performance but his foul gave away the penalty at the death | Jane Russell
16. Sub: Aaron Nemane - 5.5
Didn't get enough time to really make anything happen | Jane Russell
4 / 5