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.
9. Alex Gilbey - 7
Kept his team-mates as positive as he could as time ran down, dragging the game with him at times | MK Dons
10. Ben Wiles - 6
Provided the assist for Paterson's goal, got into some good spots but couldn't carve a chance for himself | MK Dons
11. Nathaniel Mendez-Laing - 5.5
Had his best moments early in the game but his influence waned in the second-half | MK Dons
12. Callum Paterson - 6
Took his goal well to get Dons back on level terms. Only had half-chances to feed off thereafter though | MK Dons