After a dreadful opening 45 minutes, Mark Jackson said he had to read the riot act to his side at the interval after seeing a team he ‘did not recognise’ at Sincil Bank.
But a more progressive Dons came out in the second half, led by Maghoma in the centre of the park, to come from behind to draw 1-1 and move within a point of safety.
Here’s how we rated the players.
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Dons leaving the field after their 1-1 draw with Lincoln City on Tuesday night Photo: M KDons
. Jamie Cumming - 6.5
Nothing to do for much of the game. Tipped Mandroiu's late strike onto the post having been helpless to deny his opener Photo: Jane Russell
. Jack Tucker - 6
Saw a lot of the ball in the first-half especially but never had the confidence to play the decisive ball or to spark something Photo: MK Dons
. Zak Jules - 6
Didn't look as nervous as Tucker, and similarly saw a lot of the ball in the first half. Tested the Lincoln keeper with a header in the second period. Photo: Jane Russell
. Daniel Harvie - 6
Returned to the side after his knee injury. Looked frustrated when on the ball because he had precious few options to offload it Photo: MK Dons
. Tennai Watson - 6
Unable to really get much traction in the game. Played some stray passes up the line ahead of Leko. Photo: Jane Russell
1. Jamie Cumming - 6.5
Nothing to do for much of the game. Tipped Mandroiu's late strike onto the post having been helpless to deny his opener Photo: Jane Russell
2. Jack Tucker - 6
Saw a lot of the ball in the first-half especially but never had the confidence to play the decisive ball or to spark something Photo: MK Dons
3. Zak Jules - 6
Didn't look as nervous as Tucker, and similarly saw a lot of the ball in the first half. Tested the Lincoln keeper with a header in the second period. Photo: Jane Russell
4. Daniel Harvie - 6
Returned to the side after his knee injury. Looked frustrated when on the ball because he had precious few options to offload it Photo: MK Dons