About This Event
The Men And Their Emotions (M.A.T.E.) charity football match is a star-studded event at Swindon Town's County Ground on Sunday 3 May 2026, raising vital funds and awareness for men's mental health.
Organised in partnership with Swindon Town FC, the match honours the memory of Stephen Bailey, a Swindon local who tragically lost his life to suicide. Proceeds go to M.A.T.E., the men's mental health charity founded by Daniel O'Reilly (Dapper Laughs), supporting counselling, dry housing, and peer-to-peer support for men in need.
Team MATE, captained by M.A.T.E. founder Daniel O'Reilly, will face McHarvey's Team of ex-professional footballers led by Harvey from So Solid Crew. Everyone welcome for this family fun day out.
Meet the Celebrities
Daniel O'Reilly
M.A.T.E. founder & Team captain
Comedian and mental health advocate. Founded M.A.T.E. after his own journey with ADHD and sobriety. Hosts the Menace II Sobriety podcast.
Danny Dyer
Actor & TV personality
EastEnders legend and presenter. Known for roles in The Football Factory, Human Traffic and hosting game shows.
Olly Murs
Singer & performer
Chart-topping artist and The Voice coach. Multiple UK number ones including "Troublemaker" and "Heart Skips a Beat".
Harvey
McHarvey's Team captain
Founding member of So Solid Crew. UK garage icon from hits including "21 Seconds". Now leads McHarvey's Team of ex-professional footballers.
Tom Zanetti
Musician & producer
Leeds-born DJ and producer. Platinum-certified hit "You Want Me". Known for house and garage crossover.
Cole Anderson-James
Influencer & TV personality
TikTok star with 2.8M followers. Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 2026. Known for impressions and After Life role.
MashTag Brady
Content creator
Travel and food influencer. Best Travel Influencer of the Year 2024. Energetic vlogs and mukbang-style content.
Supporting M.A.T.E.
M.A.T.E. is a men's mental health charity founded by Daniel O'Reilly. With over 63,000 members in its community, it provides peer-to-peer advice, guidance and mentoring, plus affordable counselling and support for men facing mental health challenges.
Where your money goes
Ticket sales from this match go directly to M.A.T.E. to fund counselling services (up to six weekly sessions at £20 per session, with the charity covering the remainder), peer support programmes, dry housing initiatives, and nationwide community expansion.
For more on M.A.T.E. or to donate directly, visit menandtheiremotions.org.uk.