Trialling to Nick Tsaroulla’s 16th minute opener, Dons got back into the game through Mo Eisa’s third goal of the season against the run of play 11 minutes later.
But Crawley were by far the better side throughout, and retook the lead early in the second-half through Danilo Orsi, and hit the bar with a Jay Williams header while Dons struggled to carve a way back into the game.
Here’s how we rated the players at the People’s Pension Stadium.
1. How we rated the MK Dons players in the defeat to Crawley Town
Mo Eisa bagged his third goal in as many League Two outings during Dons' loss on Tuesday night. But how did he perform overall? Photo: Mike Hewitt
2. Craig MacGillivray - 7
While he could have done better with the opening goal, Tsaroulla's shot flashing past him, the keeper made a few good saves to keep his side in the game Photo: Jane Russell
3. Tommy Smith - 7
Had another decent game as Crawley piled on the pressure. Looked settled in both the back three and four as Dons switched up later on Photo: Mike Hewitt
4. Warren O'Hora - 6.5
Looked dead on his feet by the end after another busy evening in defence Photo: Eva Gilbert