The 3-2 win was made harder than it needed to be by Dons, who extended their unbeaten run to five games thanks to goals from Curtis Nelson, Callum Paterson and Marvin Ekpiteta.
Not really the game for individuals to shine though at the EV Charger Points Stadium, one man stood out from a Dons perspective.
Here’s how we rated the players.
13. Sub: Gethin Jones - 6.5
Gave Dons more defensive strength on the right flank | MK Dons
14. Sub: Jon Mellish - 6.5
Like Jones opposite, Mellish provided a bit more defensive cover in the latter stages | MK Dons
15. Sub: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy - 6.5
Thought he'd scored with a neat flick in front of the keeper, before Ekpiteta bent in his goal. A lively outlet | Jane Rssell
16. Sub: Jack Sanders - n/a
A late appearance off the bench, but will wanted to have done better for Cheltenham's second at the end | MK Dons
4 / 4