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.
5. Jack Tucker - 6
Looked a bit overrun by the charging Crawley attacks. Came off in the second-half as Dons changed shape Photo: Eva Gilbert
6. Daniel Harvie - 6
Ran himself ragged again for little to no reward or joy Photo: Eva Gilbert
7. Cameron Norman - 6
Like Harvie on the opposite flank, did not enjoy the same freedom as he has done in previous games Photo: Mike Hewitt
8. MJ Williams - 5.5
An off-colour performance from the midfielder as Crawley dominated in the centre of the park Photo: Eva Gilbert