Dons were 3-0 inside the opening 28 minutes, conceding to Ricardo Santos, Luke Mbete and Gethin Jones, before Eoin Toal made it 4-0 just after the hour mark, and Randell Williams completed the rout in stoppage time.
Though the defence was shambolic at times, Dons did still offer promise in the attacking third, but ultimately drew a blank again.
Here’s how we rated the players.
. BOLTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 23: A general view of inside the stadium prior to the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Bolton Wanderers and Aston Villa at University of Bolton Stadium on August 23, 2022 in Bolton, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
MK Dons will be desperate to forget their trip to the University of Bolton Stadium after getting thumped 5-0 on Tuesday night Photo: Jan Kruger
. Jamie Cumming - 6.5
Made three excellent saves, including one stunner to deny Adeboyejo in the second half. But was ultimately beaten five times, three times from corners Photo: Jane Russell
. Jack Tucker - 3
Looked nervous throughout, overrun by the rampant Bolton attack. A night to forget Photo: Pete Norton
. Zak Jules - 3
Never comfortable, but he was not alone in an error-strewn performance Photo: Pete Norton
. Daniel Harvie - 4
Lost sight of Jones for Bolton's third. Added to some attacks in the first half but final ball was poor Photo: Pete Norton
. Henry Lawrence - 3
A poor return to the starting line-up, and was at fault for the stoppage time fifth Photo: Pete Norton
1. Jamie Cumming - 6.5
Made three excellent saves, including one stunner to deny Adeboyejo in the second half. But was ultimately beaten five times, three times from corners Photo: Jane Russell
2. Jack Tucker - 3
Looked nervous throughout, overrun by the rampant Bolton attack. A night to forget Photo: Pete Norton
3. Zak Jules - 3
Never comfortable, but he was not alone in an error-strewn performance Photo: Pete Norton
4. Daniel Harvie - 4
Lost sight of Jones for Bolton's third. Added to some attacks in the first half but final ball was poor Photo: Pete Norton