Despite the strong nature of the side, several experienced heads let themselves down as Dons crashed out of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy to the young Seagulls on a night Mike Williamson took as a learning opportunity.
With several letting themselves down, here’s how we rated the players.
1. How we rated the MK Dons players in the defeat to Brighton U21s
There were precious few positives to take home from some of the performances at Stadium MK on Tuesday night Photo: Jane Russell
2. Michael Kelly - 4.5
A disappointing night for the keeper. Played his side into trouble several times in the first-half as he played out, and was the key contributor in Devoy's sending off with his poor pass in the latter stages Photo: Jane Russell
3. Tommy Smith - 5.5
Didn't really do a lot wrong but was a part of the defence which shipped four second-half goals Photo: Jane Russell
4. Anthony Stewart - 6
Without his first-half blocks and interceptions, the game could have been out of sight at half-time Photo: Jane Russell