The Football Academy
The Football Academy is a TV show on CBBC. The Football Academy follows the challenges the boys, girls and para-players face at Southampton Academy. The highs and the lows of football from the point of view of the youth team players and coaches. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 16 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in July 2024.
Last episode
The Football Academy
U14s' Leo tries to stay cool under pressure, academy sensation Jasmine dazzles alongside freestyle icon Liv Cooke, and Skill Showdown features James Ward-Prowse!
Catching up on The Football Academy?
Don't want to miss an episode anymore? Set up a free alarm and receive an email when new episodes are available. Handy!
Series 2
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?
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.
Captain Kane's U10 squad aims for glory, Skill Showdown features Lyanco, and Sophie and Tash’s U16s reach the semi-finals.
Erin and the U12s take part in a nail-biting cup final - but can they lift the trophy? Skill Showdown features James Ward-Prowse, and Jermaine Jenas picks from three of the best!
The U15 boys journey to Dubai for the Mina Cup, young para player Finn gets a chance to meet the Cerebral Palsy Lions, and Skill Showdown features Moussa Djenepo.
Hansel's U16s squad heads to Dubai for the ultimate tournament, and academy prodigy Riley takes on Willy Caballero in Skill Showdown.
Ava-Rose receives a masterclass from England goalkeeper Mary Earps, the U12 girls face off against tough opponents, and Skill Showdown features Paige Peake.
Unstoppable U12s twins Kiki and Queenie play for their lives as they clash with the local boys team to continue their winning streak.
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!
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.