The skipper scored a goal of the season contender from 30-yards to get the show on the road after 25 minutes, sending Dons on course for their first league win of the season.
But Jordan Clark’s equaliser with 20 minutes to go threatened Dons with yet another draw before Aaron Collins’ penalty seven minutes later ensured a win for Paul Warne’s side.
A night-and-day performance compared to last week’s defeat to Reading, here’s how we rated the players.
1. How we rated the MK Dons players in the win over Luton Town
After last Saturday's defeat to Reading, it was like night and day for MK Dons in the win over Luton | Toby Lock
2. Will Dennis - 7.5
Made a string of important, if not eye-catching saves to keep his side firmly in the game | Jane Russell
3. Charlie Goode - 7.5
Put himself on the line plenty of times in a really strong showing | Jane Russell
4. Marvin Ekpiteta - 7.5
Had plenty to contend with in the form of Tudor Mendel but held firm | Jane Russell