Toby Lock's MK Dons player ratings after the FA Cup defeat to Reading

MK Dons could think themselves a little unlucky to be out of the FA Cup after late drama against Reading on Saturday.

By Toby Lock

Published 5th Nov 2023, 09:00 GMT

Denied a late penalty having made it 3-2 in stoppage time, Dons exit the competition at the first round stage, but there were some strong performances against the League One Royals despite big changes to the side.

Here’s how we rated the players.

It might not have ended with a win and a second round spot, but there were some decent showings for Mike Williamson to think about at the Select Car Leasing Stadium

1. How we rated the MK Dons players in the FA Cup defeat to Reading

It might not have ended with a win and a second round spot, but there were some decent showings for Mike Williamson to think about at the Select Car Leasing Stadium Photo: Jane Russell

Didn't have a vast amount to do in the first-half but came and missed a cross which was flagged offside after Ehibhatiomhan put it in, and then played MJ Williams right into trouble which led to Reading's third

2. Michael Kelly - 5.5

Didn't have a vast amount to do in the first-half but came and missed a cross which was flagged offside after Ehibhatiomhan put it in, and then played MJ Williams right into trouble which led to Reading's third Photo: Jane Russell

A solid performance, made some good blocks and made a crucial clearance off the line in the second-half

3. Warren O'Hora - 6.5

A solid performance, made some good blocks and made a crucial clearance off the line in the second-half Photo: Jane Russell

Only lasted 20 minutes before limping out

4. Jack Tucker - 6

Only lasted 20 minutes before limping out Photo: Pete Norton