After a particularly bad first-half showing from Mark Jackson’s side, they were somewhat fortunate to only be 1-0 down at the interval, trailing to David McGoldrick’s 21st goal of the season. Jamie Cumming made a string of top saves to deny the likes of Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, Tom Barkhuizen and James Collins, who also hit the post in the opening 90 seconds.
Derby were made to rue those missed chances when Henry Lawrence fired in Nathan Holland’s 68th minute cross to level things up for Dons, who had to withstand a late barrage from the hosts, who also felt they should have had a couple of penalties for their efforts too.
Here’s how we rated the players.
13. Sub: Conor Grant - 6
Came on at the break and helped Dons get more of a foothold Photo: Jane Russell
14. Sub: Max Dean - 6
Didn't get a lot of the ball, but looked to challenge the Derby defence when they had it to put them under pressure Photo: Jane Russell
15. Sub: Will Grigg - 6
No real sights of goal, but added a bit more bite up top Photo: Jane Russell
16. Sub: Bradley Johnson - 6
Got a decent reception from his former fanbase when he came on late doors. Had to slot in at centre-back towards the end as Dons held firm Photo: Jane Russell