MK Dons boss Martin Allen was unhappy with his side's display in their 1-0 defeat by promotion rivals Hartlepool - their third game without a win.
Allen said: "Although the two prior results were not ideal, I Was more than happy with our commitment, our energy levels and what we were doing.
"But against Hartlepool those things were well down on our normal levels.
"The players will be upset and disappointed with themselves and on Monday we will have to face the facts."