Alfie Mawson played 90 minutes as Wycombe Wanderers moved up to second in Sky Bet League One after a 1-0 win over Cambridge United.
The Chairboys, for whom Courtney Senior was also an unused substitute, scored through Hogan Ephraim's curling free-kick eight minutes after the break.
The win left Gareth Ainsworth's side a point behind league leaders Burton Albion and five points clear of fourth placed Luton Town.
MK Dons missed the chance to close the gap on league leaders Bristol City after the two sides drew 0-0 at Stadium:MK.
Will Grigg played almost the full 90 minutes but couldn't find a way through an organised City backline.
The draw means MK drop to third behind City and Swindon Town, with two points separating the top three.
Tyrell Miller-Rodney was a late substitute as Boreham Wood lost 3-0 at Whitehawk to drop off the top of the Vanarama South table.
Goals from Jake Robinson (2) and Nick Arnold had The Hawks 3-0 ahead at half-time, a lead they never looked like surrendering.
Hampton & Richmond made it a third straight loss without scoring after a 1-0 defeat at home to Tonbridge Angels at the Beveree.
Laurence Bell scored the only goal of the game past Brentford loanee Mark Smith at the end of the first-half as The Beavers dropped to 18th in the Ryman Premier League.