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The Football Academy

Following the young boys, girls and para-players at Southampton Academy.

2024
It's make or break for Jude and George as they do their best to make it through the Saints trial, and Skill Showdown features Moi Elyounoussi.
Anya captains the U16s in a thrilling cup final, Ben Davies picks his top academy goal, and there is an exciting crossbar challenge.
Siblings Louis and Zara have a decision to make: running or football? Sisters Sydney and Eliza get a ringside seat at the FA Cup, and Skill Showdown features Che Adams.
U12s' Queenie gets a seat on the Football Focus sofa and meets Alex Scott, and Theo Walcott and Stuart Armstrong surprise the fans!
Saints U16s aim for glory in the cup final in a nail-biting finish! Pittsie confronts his mental block, and Raf takes on Adam Armstrong in Skill Showdown!
Raf's tactical brilliance shines as he helps his team with their striking strategy, and football pundit Ben Davies chooses his favourite Academy goal of the season.
Will Sydney and Eliza fulfil their football dream? Jermaine Jenas selects his top Academy goal, and can Aston make his return from injury a success?
Meet the generation ready to join the academy next season. Nathan Redmond takes on the Rocco from the academy in Skill Showdown.
Jay and the U15s take on fierce local rivals Bournemouth for a chance to prove themselves as potential professionals.
U13s winger Remy is small for his age, and see how the club help him play to his best by making him captain of the U12s.
U12 boys Heinzy and Marley are excited about getting to compete against their Germans rivals, and U16s player Orion gets the opportunity to shine in front of millions of viewers.
Friends Erin and Eva produce their best ever result against a boys' team after a whole season of being beaten at every game. Sixteen-year-old Tyler scores a hat trick for the U23s team.
It’s the final match day as Ellie's team vies for league victory, Sid and Teddy's future at Saints hangs in the balance, and Jermaine Jenas selects his top goals.
After impressing in her own age group, U16s attacking midfielder Dream gets the chance to play for the senior U18s team.
The U11 boys go to the National Futsal finals at the home of English football, St George's Park. Can midfielder Mitch and attacker Albie bring home glory?
U13s defender Jamie, who can only train with his team once a week due to living over 100 miles away, gets a much-needed chance to bond with his team at an overnight away camp.
It's a big week for U15s striker Nick and the team as they travel to Loughborough to take part in the Premier League Nationals tournament, and we meet U11s goalie Ava Rose.
Enter the fun world of a football-mad family, where life is never quiet, and meet para-footballer Ellie as she travels to the Women's Euros.
Captain Kane's U10 squad aims for glory, Skill Showdown features Lyanco, and Sophie and Tash’s U16s reach the semi-finals.
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