Trailing 2-0 after just five minutes, Alex Gilbey pulled a goal back for the hosts, but misses from Stephen Wearne and Callum Hendry would prove costly as former boss Graham Alexander’s side would run out 2-1 winners.
Here’s how we rated the players on opening day.
5. Joe Tomlinson - 6
A relatively quiet afternoon by his standards. A few neat touches, and should have had an assist all the same though | Jane Russell
6. Top Don: Aaron Nemane - 7.5
Certain did his bit from the right-flank. Always a threat, was keen to take his man on and more often than not, he won that battle. Faded as he tired in the second-half but a really positive debut | Jane Russell
7. Luke Offord - 5.5
Solid if unspectacular. Got caught in possession in the first-half which led to a great chance for Bradford just as Dons were getting on top. | Jane Russell
8. Liam Kelly - 5.5
Popped up all over the park, but didn't really hit his marks. Had a few flashes, some neat balls but didn't quite thread the needle | Jane Russell