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Toby Lock's MK Dons player ratings after the defeat to Salford City

By Toby Lock

Sports Editor, MK Citizen

Published 29th Mar 2026, 09:30 GMT

MK Dons were beaten for a second game in a row on Saturday, going down 1-0 to Salford City.

In windy conditions and an unpredictable pitch, neither side looked comfortable at the Peninsula Stadium but Matt Butcher’s 66th minute goal proved to be the difference.

Here’s how we rated the players after the game.

Typically solid when he came off the bench

13. Sub: Jack Sanders - 6

Typically solid when he came off the bench | Jane Russell

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Barely had a sniff of the action, let alone the ball

14. Sub: Scott Hogan - 4.5

Barely had a sniff of the action, let alone the ball | Jane Russell

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Had little impact off the bench

15. Sub: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy - 4.5

Had little impact off the bench | Jane Russell

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A welcome return after three months out but looked rusty

16. Sub: Nathaniel Mendez-Laing - 5

A welcome return after three months out but looked rusty | Jane Russell

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