Goals from Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and Callum Paterson at the end of each half ensured the three points as Dons climbed into the automatic promotion spots.
Here’s how we rated the players.
1. How we rated the MK Dons players in the win over Salford
It was not the best performance, but it was enough to see Dons climb into third in League Two | Jane Russell
2. Craig MacGillivray - 7.5
A welcome return after a nasty head injury a few weeks ago. Made two key saves, including one from point blank range to ensure the clean sheet on his comeback | Jane Russell
3. Top Don: Jack Sanders - 8
Seemed to be on the end of everything Salford put into the box to seek a goal. Also popped up at the other end to win the penalty in first-half stoppage time. A really strong outing | Jane Russell
4. Marvin Ekpiteta - 7.5
Defensively put in a clean and resolute showing en route to the clean sheet | Jane Russell