The sides are plenty familiar with each other from down the years

MK Dons will host Championship side Oxford United in the FA Cup third round in January.

In their first entry into the third round in five years, Dons will take the U’s for the first time since September 2023 when they crossed paths in the EFL Trophy under Graham Alexander. Prior to that, the sides were regular opponents, having played each other 12 times in seven seasons.

Currently sat in the Championship relegation zone, Gary Rowett’s Oxford have won just one of their last seven games, and were beaten 2-0 by Swansea last time out.

In the third round, winners will receive a significant jump in prize month, with £121,500 going to the teams who progress, while £26,500 awaits those who exit the competition.

The third round fixtures will be played on the weekend of January 10, 2026.