AFC Wimbledon are still searching for a first league win since the start of December after losing 2-0 to MK Dons at Plough Lane.
Wimbledon started brightly with Nesta Guiness-Walker firing the ball across the face of goal only for it to be tipped wide by MK keeper Andy Fisher.
The hosts continued to add pressure and came close to breaking the deadlock ten minutes in, when Jack Rudoni’s effort nearly caught Fisher out at his near post.
But MK grew into the game well and arguably had the best chance of the half when Louis Thompson’s effort went just wide when it just needed a touch from a team-mate.
And after a strong start to the second-half, MK broke the deadlock on the hour mark – veteran forward Cameron Jerome played through, before cutting the ball back for Matt O’Riley to fire past a helpless Sam Walker.
MK doubled their advantage a minute later, when substitute Matthew Sorinola received the ball on the left-hand side, cut in and fired a shot which ricocheted off both goalposts before nestling into the back of the net.
The defeat leaves AFC Wimbledon in the bottom four, one point from safety – although having played two more games than the sides above them.