MK Dons and Oxford to support George Baldock Foundation during FA Cup meeting

MK Dons and Oxford United have jointly announced plans to support the George Baldock Foundation ahead of their upcoming FA Cup meeting.

The announcement came ahead of their meeting at Stadium MK on Friday (09/01), in what will be the first meeting of the Dons and the U’s since the tragic loss of Baldock, who represented both clubs but who passed away in October 2024.

Baldock played 125 times for MK Dons and 47 times for Oxford United in a playing career that also included a spell with Sheffield United.

Both MK Dons and Oxford United will warm up in shirts bearing the George Baldock Foundation logo, in a bid to raise awareness of the foundation and encourage supporters to donate.

QR codes will also be displayed on the big screens at the stadium, giving those in attendance the chance to help raise funds to support football community charities running camps for disadvantaged children.

This includes Milton Keynes Dons Community Trust and the Sheffield United Community Foundation, giving children from disadvantaged backgrounds the chance to discover the positive impact of football in two cities that George loved.

MK Dons also confirmed that the Baldock family will be in attendance at the game as guests in the Directors’ Box.

In November, MK Dons hosted the George Baldock Foundation Dinner at Stadium MK, with the event helping raise significant funds to support football community charities running camps for disadvantaged children in George’s name.

George’s older brother Sam Baldock, who like George also played for both sides, said that he was honoured at the two clubs raising awareness of the foundation.

He said, “We are honoured that MK Dons and Oxford United, two clubs close to the family’s heart, are raising awareness for The George Baldock Foundation.

“Both clubs have been supportive over the past couple of years, and we are very grateful.

“The foundation was launched in November with a charity ball and is raising funds for football community charities running holiday camps with lunch, in memory of George Baldock.

“These camps will offer a safe, sociable environment where children can build confidence, form new friendships and engage in physical activity.

“We wish to create a legacy in George’s name that has a positive impact on children in his local communities through the sport he loved.”