MK Dons to play two friendlies at Stadium MK this summer

Wednesday, 5 June 2024 12:59

MK Dons are pleased to announce a series of pre-season friendlies ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Mike Williamson's side are set to face Barnet on Saturday 13th July before travelling to Germany for pre-season training. A fixture against a German side will be announced shortly.

Upon returning to the UK the Dons will then travel to Chelmsford City on Wednesday 24th July and Wealdstone on Saturday 27th July.

MK Dons will then play two back-to-back games at Stadium MK against Championship opposition, with Portsmouth and Plymouth Argyle visiting on Tuesday 30th July and Saturday 3rd August respectively.

Both games will provide Mike Williamson with an opportunity to assess his players against two strong teams in front of a Stadium MK crowd before the league season begins on Saturday 10th August.

Tickets for both home matches are set to go on sale on Monday 10th June. You'll be able to purchase tickets from the Box Office and online, with discounts available for Season Ticket holders if bought in advance.

Season Ticket holders can purchase tickets at a rate of £10 adults, £8 over-65s, £8 under-25s, £5 under-21s and £1 under-14s while general sale tickets are priced at £12 adults, £10 over-65s, £10 under-25s, £6 under-21s and £1 under-14s.

Ticket details for the away matches will be confirmed in due course.

MK Dons Academy will also be taking part in a thorough pre-season programme, with fixtures against Newport Pagnell Town, AFC Rushden and Diamonds, AFC Dunstable, Aylesbury United, Banbury United and Biggleswade Town. While these games will predominantly be used for academy players, some first team players will also feature.

MK Dons 2024/25 pre-season schedule:

Sat 13th July, 3pm - Barnet v MK Dons (Neutral - Creasey Park, Dunstable)

Wed 24th July, 7.45pm – Chelmsford City v MK Dons (A)

Sat 27th July, 3 pm – Wealdstone v MK Dons (A)

Tue 30th July, 7:30pm - MK Dons v Portsmouth (H)

Sat 3rd August, 3pm - MK Dons v Plymouth Argyle (H)

MK Dons XI 2024/25 pre-season schedule:

Fri 12th July, 7:45pm - Newport Pagnell v MK Dons XI (A)

Tue 16th July, 7:45pm - AFC Rushden and Diamonds v MK Dons XI (A)

Sat 20th July, 3:00pm - AFC Dunstable v MK Dons XI (A)

Sun 28th July, 3:00pm - Aylesbury United v MK Dons XI (A)

Wed 31st July, 7:45pm - Banbury United v MK Dons XI (A)

Tue 6th August, 7:45pm - Biggleswade Town v MK Dons XI (A)

Further fixture news can be found here.

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