The 2012-13 campaign was a season of soaring hope and eventual consolidation for MK Dons, as The Dons surged to a respectable 8th-place finish in League One after a blistering early-season spell saw them briefly top the table. The year was defined by a historic run to the Fifth Round of the FA Cup, which included the unforgettable 2-1 victory over rivals AFC Wimbledon and a famous win away at Queens Park Rangers. Spearheading the league attack was veteran striker Ryan Lowe, whose 11 goals saw him tie with Dean Bowditch as the club's overall top scorer for a campaign that ultimately fell short of the play-offs but delivered memorable cup glory under manager Karl Robinson.