MK Dons 0-1 Walsall - player ratings: Two 9s in Saddlers' second straight success

MYLES ROBERTS

Dealt confidently with a number of high claims and produced two key saves to deny Nathan Mendez-Laing and Alex Gilbey in the second half.

Key - 8

HARRISON BURKE

Focused purely on the defensive side of the game and adjusted seamlessly when he had to switch to left centre-back following Weir's injury.

Adaptable - 8

ADEN FLINT

Running out of superlatives to describe Flint. Another rock solid display: dominant in the air and alert to everything.

Supreme - 9

EVAN WEIR

Miscued an early clearance which MK Dons failed to capitalise on before suffering a knock moments later which would later force him off.

Injured - 6

LEWIS WARRINGTON

Very steady in possession and completed more passes (30) and long balls (five) than any other Walsall player.

Steady - 7 

CONNOR BARRETT

Had his work cut out against the skilful Nathaniel Mendez-Laing but got through some great work at both ends.

Good - 7

JAMIE JELLIS

Linked well on occasion with Barrett and worked hard in the press. Had to be taken off at half-time with a groin issue.

Knock - 7

CHARLIE LAKIN

Pressed and harried throughout and capped a strong performance with the winning goal. Came close twice in the first half too.

Match-winner - 9

VINCENT HARPER

Had difficult dealing with the pacy Rushian Hepburn-Murphy. Booked after the break and had to be replaced after he was given a final ticking off.

Tightrope - 6

AARON PRESSLEY

Jack Sanders and Jon Mellish often doubled up on the Scotsman, but he did set-up Lakin's winner on one of the rare occasions he did find space.

Assist - 7

DANIEL KANU

Looked dangerous running in behind on his first start and created a great chance for Charlie Lakin in the first half.

Threat - 7

Substitutes 

Farquharson (for Weir, 28) 7, Finnigan (for Jellis, 46) 7, Clarke (for Harper, 62) 7, Adomah (for Kanu, 78), Comley (for Warrington, 78).

Not used: Hornby, Matt.