After going behind to a brilliant volley from Ronan Coughlan - the constant thorn in Dons’ side - Callum Paterson’s 16th goal of the season drew Paul Warne’s side level at Highbury Stadium.
But knowing a win would win them the title, Dons were unable to make the breakthrough and had to settle for League Two’s runner-up spot.
Here’s how we rated the players in Lancashire.
1. How we rated the MK Dons players on the final day of the season
It was not the day MK Dons wanted at Fleetwood | MK Dons
2. Craig MacGillivray - 7
Made an important save to deny Coughlan before he was beaten by his acrobatic effort. Not a lot to do otherwise | MK Dons
3. Curtis Nelson - 7
The walking wounded but battled through the game before making way for more attacking options | MK Dons
4. Marvin Ekpiteta - 6.5
One misplaced pass almost put an end to the side's title chances in the second-half | MK Dons
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