Two goals from Rushian Hepburn-Murphy twice saw Dons come from behind at the JobServe Community Stadium, with substitute Joe Tomlinson netting a winner three minutes from time.
Here’s how we rated the players.
1. How we rated the players after the FA Cup win over Colchester United
After twice coming from behind, Dons booked their spot in the second round in thrilling fashion in Essex | Getty Images
2. Connal Trueman - 6.5
Caught out with the opener from long range, but little he could do when left exposed for the second. | Jane Russell
3. Jack Sanders - 5
Took too many risks on the ball, with one of them capitalised on as Colchester retook the lead early in the second-half | Jane Russell
4. Marvin Ekpiteta - 7
The pick of Dons' back-three, looking assured throughout | Jane Russell
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