MK Dons were comprehensive victors after beating Cheltenham 5-0 at Stadium MK, a result built on a devastating opening that left the Robins with no way back.
Jack Sanders, Alex Gilbey and Callum Paterson all scored as the Dons surged 3-0 up inside the first 25 minutes, with Rushian Hepburn-Murphy and Aaron Nemane adding further goals after the break.
Three Goals in a Devastating Opening
The Dons nearly opened the scoring when Joe Day denied Hepburn-Murphy, but from the consequent corner Luke Offord's header across goal found Sanders, who headed home to secure a ninth-minute lead.