Matt Macey's own goal was enough for MK Dons to claim a 1-0 home win over Colchester United and close the gap on League Two leaders Bromley to two points.
The result extended MK Dons' unbeaten league run to 14 games and kept them second in the table, seven points clear of the play-off places, while Colchester remain six points behind the top seven.
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The home side had the better first-half chances as Alex Gilbey saw a drive hit the crossbar, Aaron Collins fired a low strike just wide and goalkeeper Macey kept out Jon Mellish's attempt.