The Football Academy - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Twins for the Win
In this episode, we meet nine-year-old twin sisters Kiki and Queenie. We also follow U11 boys Teddy and Miles in their biggest tournament of the year.
Small Steps, Big Dream
We meet small-for-his-age Gavers, who has always had a tough battle against much bigger kids his own age, and four academy players watch the first team play.
Back in Form
In this episode, the focus is on U13s goalie Keanu, who is in remission from leukaemia and back to his best. We also meet 14-year-old midfield dynamo Libby.
Away from Home
We follow U12s para-footballer Flo, who suffers with a sight impairment. We also follow Kaden and the U9s on their first ever overnight footy trip away from their parents.
The Three Amigos
We follow U13s trialist Kojo, who has eight weeks to impress the club and hopefully get signed. We also meet U12s best friends forever - Finn, Sidney, and Teddy.
Brothers United
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.
The Ultimate Comeback
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.
Going the Distance
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.
The Perfect Professional
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?
Team Spirit
After impressing in her own age group, U16s attacking midfielder Dream gets the chance to play up for the senior U18s team.
Erin and Eva Battle the Boys
Friends Erin and Eva from the U11s produce their best ever result against a boys' team after a whole season where they were beaten at every game. There's goals aplenty, but will they get the win?
We also meet a true superstar of the academy, 16-year-old Tyler. He has played so well in his academy career that he's earned a regular place on the U18s team, and even played for the U23s and scored a hat trick for them on his debut! Will Tyler propel his team to victory in the U18s Premier League final?
In Skills Showdown, first team Southampton star Moussa Djenepo takes on Teddy from the U11s at a very tricky juggling challenge.
The Germans Are Coming
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.
Captain Fantastic
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.
Intensity
Jay and the U15s take on fierce local rivals Bournemouth for a chance to prove themselves as potential professionals.
The Final Whistle
Meet the generation ready to join the academy next season. Nathan Redmond takes on the Rocco from the academy in Skill Showdown.
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