Shaun Whalley scored the only goal of the game in an encounter with precious few chances. While Mo Eisa had a couple of sights in the first-half which he should have done better with, neither side were really able to carve out much in front of goal, with Whalley's 31st minute strike ultimately being the difference.
The result sees Dons drop to 18th in League Two, now nine without a win in the division.
Here’s how we rated the players at the Wham Stadium.
5. Top Don: Tommy Smith - 7.5
Not a lot made it past the New Zealand international again as he kept potent striker Josh Andrews quiet all afternoon Photo: Liam Ford/AHPIX LTD
6. Joe Tomlinson - 6
A quiet afternoon for the wing-back, especially in the second-half Photo: Liam Ford/AHPIX LTD
7. Cameron Norman - 6
Like Tomlinson on the opposite flank, had a decent outing but went quiet in the second-half Photo: Jane Russell
8. MJ Williams - 6
Secure enough in the centre of the park, but didn't get to orchestrate as he would have liked as Stanley pressed high Photo: Jane Russell