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The Academy
MANCHESTER UNITED ACADEMY
Supporting and trusting young people is embedded into the history and the culture of Manchester United and we are renowned worldwide as a leading youth development organisation.
We operate a unique, age-appropriate programme and provide our players with experiences that will help them to understand the values of Manchester United, to grow and succeed in life, and to play professional football at the highest level. To do that, we employ experts with a wide range of skills both on and off the pitch.
Our ambition is to be a true family and community Academy and to always act with honesty, integrity, respect and humility.
Latest Academy coverage
Latest Academy coverage
U18s: West Brom 3 United 4
ArticleThe young Reds progress to the semi-finals of the Premier League Cup.
- 21 hpublished time 21 hour agoMatch Coverage
First senior league goals for Reds loanees
ArticleTwo of our youngsters have enjoyed proud landmark moments.
- 2dpublished time 2 day agoNews
Scanlon nets for Swindon
VideoJames Scanlon opened his account for Swindon Town on Saturday, finishing with style against Oldham Athletic...
- 2dpublished time 2 day agoVideo
Devaney finds the top corner
VideoJacob Devaney is enjoying quite the start to life at St Mirren, rifling home this effort against Airdrieonians...
- 2dpublished time 2 day agoVideo
U18s: Middlesbrough 1 United 2
ArticleThe Reds win on the road, with all the goals coming in the first half.
- 4dpublished time 4 day agoMatch Coverage
U21s 90 in 20: United v Derby
Video90 IN 20 | View the extended cut of our Premier League 2 clash with Derby in Leigh…
- 5dpublished time 5 day agoVideo
U21s highlights: United v Derby
VideoHIGHLIGHTS | Here's the best of the action from the young Reds' Friday-night meeting...
- 5dpublished time 5 day agoVideo
Lawrence: We kept going
VideoINTERVIEW | Under-21s head coach Adam Lawrence discusses a hard-fought draw against Derby County…
- 5dpublished time 5 day agoInterviews
U21s: United 1 Derby 1
ArticleHere's how Adam Lawrence's side fared in our Premier League 2 meeting with the Rams.
- 5dpublished time 5 day agoMatch Coverage
U21s highlights: West Brom v United
VideoHIGHLIGHTS | Shea Lacey scores a hat-trick as the young Reds beat the Baggies...
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoVideo
Kone completes overseas loan
ArticleSekou is on the move in order to experience first-team football.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoNews
Loan news: Devaney joins St Mirren
ArticleThe promising Academy midfielder will gain senior experience in the Scottish top flight.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoNews
Moorhouse returns from Leyton Orient
ArticleJack has been recalled after a spell with the O's.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoNews
U21s: West Brom 1 United 5
ArticleAdam Lawrence's side recorded a big win against the Baggies in Premier League 2.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoMatch Coverage
Biancheri agrees loan to Rotherham
ArticleThe teenage striker is on the move to South Yorkshire.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoNews
Scanlon seals deadline-day loan deal
ArticleOur Gibraltar international is set for League Two action for the rest of 2025/26.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoNews
Wheatley secures fresh loan move
ArticleAfter returning from Northampton, Ethan heads out to another League One side.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoNews
Bennett seals permanent transfer
ArticleRhys is to continue his career with a League Two club.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoNews
Hugill joins Kilmarnock on permanent deal
ArticleAcademy striker Joe leaves with the best wishes of everyone at United.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoNews
Oxford Youth Cup tie details
ArticleOur fifth-round fixture for the Under-18s has been announced.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoNews
U18s 90 in 20: Burnley v United
VideoU18s 90 IN 20 | Watch extended highlights of Tuesday's meeting with the Clarets...
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoVideo
United confirm Academy coaching roles
ArticleAdam Lawrence is returning, while Darren Fletcher has new responsibilities.
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoNews
U18s highlights: Burnley v United
VideoU18s HIGHLIGHTS | The Reds travelled to East Lancashire to take on Burnley in the league...
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoVideo
U18s report: Burnley 1 United 2
ArticleLouie Bradbury scores at the end of each half to claim the points in East Lancashire.
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoMatch Coverage
Bradbury wins it at the end!
VideoGOAL CLIP | Louie Bradbury converts Gabriel’s cutback to give the Reds all three points in East Lancashire…
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoVideo
Watch Bradbury’s first goal v Burnley
VideoGOAL CLIP | See how Louie Bradbury gave our Under-18s the lead at Burnley, live on MUTV…
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoVideo
U21s: United 1 Brighton 1
ArticleThe spoils were shared in our latest Premier League 2 outing, at Carrington.
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoMatch Coverage
U21s highlights: United v Brighton
VideoHIGHLIGHTS | Watch the best bits as our Under-21s faced Brighton and Hove Albion in Premier League 2 at Carrington...
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoVideo
U18s 90 in 20: United v Derby
Video90 in 20 | Watch extended highlights from an action-packed cup tie, involving United and Derby County at Old Trafford...
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoVideo
U18s highlights: United v Derby
VideoFA YOUTH CUP HIGHLIGHTS | Watch the standout moments from our Under-18s' tie with Derby in the FA Youth Cup...
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoVideo
U18s: United 2 Derby 1 [AET]
ArticleOur young Reds sealed progression to the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup at Old Trafford.
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoMatch Coverage
Chido nets at Old Trafford
Video📽️ GOAL CLIP | Watch Chido Obi's deft finish that doubled our Under-18s' advantage against Derby in the FA Youth Cup...
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoVideo
Carrick: We're all fully behind them
ArticleMichael hopes our Under-18s can take the next step in the FA Youth Cup.
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoNews
Carrick confirms Youth Cup attendance
VideoMichael Carrick says he will be supporting the young Reds against Derby...
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoVideo
U21s 90 in 20: United v Sporting
VideoU21s 90 in 20 | Extended highlights from United v Sporting in the Premier League International Cup...
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoVideo
U21s highlights: United v Sporting
VideoU21s highlights | Watch action from our latest Premier League International Cup tie, against Sporting...
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoVideo
U21s: United 3 Sporting 2
ArticleJames Scanlon's hat-trick ensured another win in the Premier League International Cup.
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoMatch Coverage
Scanlon sweeps home
Video📽️ GOAL CLIP | James Scanlon finds the bottom corner superbly, opening the scoring for our Under-21s, live on MUTV...
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoVideo
Reds face Youth Cup tie at Old Trafford
ArticleUnited welcome Derby to the Theatre of Dreams in round four of the competition.
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoNews
U21s highlights: Fulham v United
VideoHighlights | Watch the key moments as Shea Lacey shone in the capital against the Cottagers...
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoVideo
Under-21s welcome Sporting to Leigh
ArticleTickets are available for Tuesday night's European tie at the Progress With Unity Stadium.
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoMatch Coverage
Mather departs for Turkey
ArticleSam is embarking on a new chapter after sealing a permanent move.
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoNews
U21s: Fulham 2 United 2
ArticleAn entertaining contest in Premier League 2 ended level.
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoMatch Coverage
FA Youth Cup fifth-round draw details
ArticleUnited will be on the road if we can get past Derby County next week.
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoNews
United recall Elyh Harrison from loan
ArticleThe young goalkeeper is returning to Carrington after a spell with Shrewsbury Town.
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoNews
Loan pair return
ArticleJoe Hugill and Habeeb Ogunneye have been recalled to Carrington.
- 4wpublished time 4 week agoNews
U21s 90 in 20: Wolves v United
VideoU21s 90 in 20 | Watch extended highlights from our young Reds' Premier League 2 clash against Wolves in Telford...
- Jan '26published time Jan 26Video
U21s highlights: Wolves v United
VideoHighlights | Watch the key moments from our Under-21s' first Premier League 2 outing of 2026, against Wolves...
- Jan '26published time Jan 26Video
U21s: Wolves 1 United 4
ArticleOur Academy side ensured a perfect start to 2026 with victory over the Old Gold.
- Jan '26published time Jan 26Match Coverage
Malacia sweeps home
Video📽️ GOAL CLIP | Tyrell Malacia was on hand to sweep home for our Under-21s, giving us the lead v Wolves, live on MUTV...
- Jan '26published time Jan 26Video
Wheatley recalled from loan spell
ArticleEthan is heading back to Carrington after gaining some great experience at Northampton.
- Jan '26published time Jan 26News
Aljofree and Jackson return from loans
ArticleThe young defenders are back at Carrington after spells at Notts County and Solihull Moors.
- Jan '26published time Jan 26News
Youth Cup fixture arranged
ArticleOur Under-18s have some new dates for the diary in 2026.
- Dec '25published time Dec 25News
Bennett bravely speaks about loss of his father
Article“If I can even connect with one person after doing an interview, then that fills me with a bit more joy,” says Rhys.
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Interviews
Bennett: I want people to reach out
VideoWe're proud of Rhys Bennett for speaking about the loss of his father and mental health in this interview...
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Video
U18s: United 1 Everton 3
ArticleRead how the young Reds' U18 Premier League clash at Carrington unfolded.
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Match Coverage
Binnion: We deserved it
Video💬 REACTION | Travis Binnion says his Academy players had to suffer against Dortmund, but were good value for victory...
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Video
U21s 90 in 20: United v Dortmund
Video90 in 20 | Watch the extended cut from our Under-21s clash v Dortmund in the Premier League International Cup...
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Video
U21s highlights: United v Dortmund
VideoOur Under-21s final test of 2025 was in the Premier League International Cup, as we faced Borussia Dortmund...
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Video
U21s: United 2 Dortmund 0
ArticleTravis Binnion's side sign off for the calendar year in perfect fashion at Old Trafford.
- Dec '25published time Dec 25News
Biancheri scores an early opener
Video📽️ MATCH CLIP | Gabriele Biancheri finishes off a neat move to hand our Under-21s the lead v Dortmund, live on MUTV...
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Video
Under-18s get quarter-final date
ArticleDarren Fletcher's side have progressed in the Premier League Cup.
- Dec '25published time Dec 25News
Under-18s highlights: United v Birmingham
VideoU18s highlights | See the action from the cup tie with Birmingham and hear from Darren Fletcher...
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Video
U18s: United 6 Birmingham 0
ArticleThe young Reds finish the Premier League Cup group campaign with a resounding win.
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Match Coverage
U21s 90 in 20: Tamworth v United
Video90 in 20 | Extended highlights as Travis Binnion's young Reds faced National League opposition in Staffordshire...
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Video
U21s highlights: Tamworth v United
VideoHIGHLIGHTS | Watch the match action from our Under-21s' National League Cup clash against Tamworth...
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Video
U21s: Tamworth 3 United 0
ArticleOur National League Cup campaign came to an end at the Lamb Ground.
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Match Coverage
U18s 90 in 20: Stoke City v United
Video90 IN 20 | Sit back and enjoy the extended cut of the most recent outing for Darren Fletcher's side...
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Video
U18s highlights: Stoke City v United
VideoU18s HIGHLIGHTS | Watch the best action from the young Reds' visit to face the Potters...
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Match Highlights
U18s report: Stoke City 1 United 2
ArticleRead how the young Reds fared in a trip to face the Potters.
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Match Coverage
U18s 90 in 20: United v Peterborough
Video90 IN 20 | An extended look at our Under-18s FA Youth Cup third-round meeting with Peterborough, at Old Trafford…
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Video
U18s highlights: United v Peterborough
VideoU18s highlights | The best of United's M16 meeting with Peterborough, in the third round of the 2025/26 FA Youth Cup...
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Match Highlights
U18s report: United 1 Peterborough 0
ArticleDarren Fletcher's young side make a winning start to our FA Youth Cup campaign at Old Trafford.
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Match Coverage
U18s @ OT: Gabriel opens scoring
Video📽️ LIVE ON MUTV | Our Under-18s' opener against Peterborough was an impressive team move, finished by Gabriel...
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Match Highlights
U18s highlights: United v Newcastle
VideoHIGHLIGHTS | Our young Reds hosted Newcastle United in the U18 Premier League on Saturday...
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Video
U18s: United 3 Newcastle 0
ArticleThe story of another victory for our Academy side at Carrington.
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Match Coverage
United in the Youth Cup: A miscellany
ArticleExplore the Reds' glorious FA Youth Cup history, from Duncan Edwards in 1952 to Kobbie Mainoo.
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Features
United sign Academy goalkeeper
ArticleCharlie Hardy is now eligible to represent United's Under-18s.
- Dec '25published time Dec 25News
It's our mission to maximise potential
VideoPODCAST CLIP | Can we maximise the potential of our young players? That's the challenge for Travis Binnion...
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Video
What Travis learned from Anderlecht defeat
VideoTravis Binnion says there were improvements from the young Reds v Anderlecht, but lessons can still be learned…
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Video
U21s 90 in 20: United v Anderlecht
Video90 in 20 | Watch the extended cut from our Under-21s clash v Anderlecht in the Premier League International Cup...
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Video
U21s highlights: United v Anderlecht
VideoHIGHLIGHTS | Watch all the goals from our Under-21s' Premier League International Cup clash with Anderlecht...
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Video
U21s: United 1 Anderlecht 4
ArticleA disappointing result for our young Reds, but one that provides opportunities to learn.
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Match Coverage
Devaney powers home for our Under-21s
Video📽 MATCH CLIP | Jacob Devaney's thundering header has given our Under-21s the lead v Anderlecht, live on MUTV...
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Video
When historic Academies played at Old Trafford
VideoLIFEBLOOD SHORT | Behind the scenes of our U21s’ Old Trafford night against another historic Academy, Athletic Club…
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Video
How Fletch challenged his U18s at Liverpool
VideoUnder-18s boss Darren Fletcher explains how he challenged his young Reds throughout Saturday's 7-0 win at Liverpool...
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Video
U18s 90 in 20: Liverpool v United
VideoU18S 90 IN 20 | Goals from Mantato, Gabriel (3), McCormack, Thwaites and Lusake earned a 7-0 win at Liverpool...
- Dec '25published time Dec 25Match Highlights
U18s highlights: Liverpool v United
VideoHIGHLIGHTS | Darren Fletcher's Under-18s showed no mercy in our latest outing against Liverpool...
- Nov '25published time Nov 25Video
U18s: Liverpool 0 United 7
ArticleDarren Fletcher's side were in fine form to sweep aside the Merseysiders in the U18 Premier League.
- Nov '25published time Nov 25News
Bradbury pokes home
Video📽 MATCH CLIP | Louie Bradbury reacts the quickest inside the six-yard box to score our fourth goal against Liverpool...
- Nov '25published time Nov 25Video
Mantato finishes with aplomb
Video📽 MATCH CLIP | Bendito Mantato latched onto a great pass from Albert Mills to open the scoring for our Under-18s...
- Nov '25published time Nov 25Video
See the Under-21s in European action
ArticleTickets are available for two Premier League International Cup clashes before Christmas, including one at Old Trafford.
- Nov '25published time Nov 25News
Heaven's standout moments v Solihull
Video📽 PLAYER CAM | Ayden Heaven looked confident and assured in his 66-minute cameo for our Under-21s on Tuesday...
- Nov '25published time Nov 25Video
U21s highlights: Solihull v United
VideoHIGHLIGHTS | United's Under-21s took on Solihull Moors in our latest outing in the National League Cup...
- Nov '25published time Nov 25Video
U21s report: Solihull v United
ArticleTravis Binnion's side travelled to the West Midlands in the National League Cup on Tuesday.
- Nov '25published time Nov 25Match Coverage
Mantato opens the scoring
Video📽 MATCH CLIP | Bendito Mantato showed great strength and skill before tucking home this effort for our Under-21s...
- Nov '25published time Nov 25Video
What a block!
Video📽 MATCH CLIP | Ayden Heaven put his body on the line for our Under-21s in the opening stages v Solihull...
- Nov '25published time Nov 25Video
Heaven set for Under-21s runout
ArticleYoung defender is in line to face Solihull Moors, live on MUTV.
- Nov '25published time Nov 25News
FA Youth Cup tie set for Old Trafford
ArticleGet tickets to support Darren Fletcher's U18s on Tuesday 9 December.
- Nov '25published time Nov 25News