Daniel Harvie’s 58th minute goal was enough to separate the sides after a first-half which saw keeper Jamie Cumming busy to keep the travelling side at bay.
The result, Jackson’s first win as a head coach, did not lift Dons out of the bottom four in League One, but moved them to within a point of safety ahead of trips to Peterborough and Plymouth.
Here’s how we rated the players.
13. Sub: Matt Smith - 6
Like Grant, another body to stop crosses and break up play Photo: Mark Thompson
14. Sub: Henry Lawrence - 6.5
Added a reliable presence in the back line late on Photo: Jane Russell
15. Sub: Max Dean - 6
Came on in the 88th minute but played plenty due to stoppage time. Looked to have decent strength and a good mentality on his debut. Photo: MK Dons
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