Roberto Di Matteo's Dons side recorded their sixth consecutive win in comfortable style with a 3-0 success at Walsall. Jemal Johnson, Ali Gerba and Mark Wright scored for the visitors.
The reliable goalscoring combination of Craig Mackail-Smith and George Boyd delivered once again for Peterborough United to stretch their unbeaten league run to 13 games thanks to a 2-1 success over Colchester United.
Jermaine Beckford stayed on the goal trail with two more as Leeds United put Hartlepool United to the sword in a 4-1 success at Elland Road, while Fabian Delph and Luciano Becchio joined in the scoring.
Two goals in four second-half minutes handed Oldham Athletic a 2-1 triumph at their play-off chasing rivals Southend United.
Graham Kavanagh slammed in the only goal of the game as Carlisle United battled past struggling Cheltenham Town at Brunton Park.
A training ground move brought Yeovil Town a much-needed 1-0 victory over Tranmere Rovers and lifted them out of the League One relegation zone.
Rovers expected a shot from a free-kick but Danny Schofield flipped the ball 20 yards to his left where Terry Skiverton was waiting, unmarked, and hammered a superb drive into the roof of the net.
Second-half goals from Craig Davies, Anthony Pilkington and Peter Thompson ensured Stockport County secured an easy 3-0 victory at rock-bottom Crewe Alexandra.
Second-half goals from Danny Jackman and Ryan Gilligan gave Northampton Town their second away win of the season - a 2-0 victory over Hereford United.
Michael Collins maintained his rich vein of goalscoring form to earn Huddersfield Town a 1-0 win at Brighton and Hove Albion.
Honours ended even in an enthralling London derby, as Leyton Orient kept their third successive clean sheet against Millwall in their bid to climb away from danger. Bristol Rovers drew 2-2 with managerless Swindon Town.