Chuks Aneke scored twice from the penalty spot as MK Dons picked up a crucial 2-1 victory over relegation rivals Bury to move to within a point of safety.
George Miller snatched a late consolation for the Shakers but it proved too little too late for Ryan Lowe's side, who remain rooted to the bottom and slipped nine points adrift of survival.
The Shakers were a goal down after just 11 minutes when Aneke slotted home his eighth goal of the season from the penalty spot after Peter Clarke's clumsy challenge on Peter Pawlett inside the box.
The Dons were awarded their second penalty just before the hour when Brandon Thomas-Asante was bundled over inside the area by Bury's Phil Edwards. Aneke stepped up to coolly slot home once again.
But as Dan Micciche's side began to sit deep and invite pressure, the visitors reduced the deficit in the 76th minute when Miller poked home his fifth goal of the season.
However, it proved futile as MK Dons held on to secure back-to-back league victories.
English League One Standings
POS | Team | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Hull City | 22 | +16 | 42 |
2 | Lincoln City | 21 | +14 | 42 |
3 | Portsmouth | 21 | +22 | 41 |
4 | Doncaster Rovers | 20 | +14 | 39 |
5 | Peterborough United | 21 | +14 | 39 |
6 | Charlton Athletic | 23 | +5 | 36 |
7 | Crewe Alexandra | 23 | +5 | 35 |
8 | Ipswich Town | 20 | +4 | 35 |
9 | Sunderland | 21 | +11 | 33 |
10 | Accrington Stanley | 19 | +4 | 33 |
11 | Plymouth Argyle | 23 | -8 | 30 |
12 | Fleetwood Town | 22 | +7 | 29 |
13 | Gillingham | 22 | -3 | 29 |
14 | Oxford United | 20 | +3 | 28 |
15 | Milton Keynes Dons | 23 | 0 | 28 |
16 | Blackpool | 21 | -3 | 28 |
17 | Shrewsbury Town | 20 | -4 | 24 |
18 | Rochdale | 22 | -8 | 22 |
19 | Bristol Rovers | 20 | -9 | 22 |
20 | Northampton Town | 21 | -17 | 22 |
21 | AFC Wimbledon | 22 | -15 | 21 |
22 | Wigan Athletic | 21 | -14 | 20 |
23 | Swindon Town | 22 | -16 | 20 |
24 | Burton Albion | 24 | -22 | 16 |
League One News
Swindon midfielder hits incredible 30-yard screamer
Scott Twine scores with an outstanding hit from outside of the box for Swindon vs. Ipswich.
Lincoln City's comical own goal vs. Peterborough
Timothy Eyoma was the unlucky culprit in this own goal for Lincoln City vs. Peterborough United.
Accrington Stanley beat Charlton in League One
Colby Bishop shines in Accrington Stanley's 2-0 win against Charlton Athletic in English League One.
Fans share their experiences of discrimination in football
Fans in England tell Kick It Out about their experiences with being subject to, or encountering discrimination.
Marcotti breaks down the FA's post-Brexit transfer rules
Gab and Juls discuss the English FA's new points-based system to sign overseas players post-Brexit.
Football's mental health crisis: anxiety, eating disorders fears as players stay away from counselling
The PFA have identified a decline of more than 25% in members accessing the organisation's counselling services during the coronavirus pandemic.