Toby Lock's MK Dons player ratings after the FA Cup exit against Oxford United

Sports Editor, MK Citizen

Published 10th Jan 2026, 11:45 GMT

MK Dons took Championship Oxford United all the way to a penalty shoot-out but came up just shy in the FA Cup third round on Friday.

After a 1-1 draw, misses from Jonathan Leko and Connor Lemonheigh-Evans meant Dons’ run in the competition came to an end at Stadium MK.

Here’s how we rated the players.

Thrust into the action after Nemane limped out. Turned in a reliable showing | Jane Russell

Immediately made an impact with a driving run to tee up Collins. Added bite and tenacity in the midfield | Jane Russell

Useful on the set-pieces after coming on | Jane Russell

Full-on and full of life as ever, chasing everything | Jane Russell

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