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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
Kana-Biyik signs for United
ArticleThe exciting young forward will spend next season out on loan.
- 4 hpublished time 4 hour agoNews
Academy Briefing: Reds visit Munich site
ArticleAn U17-U21 group enjoyed a pre-season training camp at adidas HQ in Germany.
- 3dpublished time 3 day agoNews
Academy Briefing: New scholars intake announced
ArticleDiscover the list of our dozen youngsters making the step up in 2025/26.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoNews
Under-21s confirm summer friendly
ArticleA pre-season date has been added to the youngsters' calendar.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoNews
United discover EFL Trophy opponents
ArticleOur Under-21s have been placed in Group D of the competition.
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoNews
Murray secures summer move
ArticleReds defender is linking up with an Old Trafford legend after leaving the club.
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoNews
Reds ready for EFL Trophy draw
ArticleUnited's Under-21s have been given details of our potential opponents.
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoNews
Why Vitek is held up as an example
ArticleYoung keeper Radek has shown all the right ingredients in United's Academy.
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoNews
Wheatley looking to kick on
ArticleOur young striker says he is keen to show his worth in the Under-19 European Championship.
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoNews
Scanlon's second international goal
VideoGOAL CLIP | United youngster James Scanlon struck beautifully for Gibraltar this week...
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoVideo
Scanlon scores for Gibraltar
ArticleOur Academy youngster grabs a World Cup qualifying goal for his country.
- Jun '25published time Jun 25News
Kone in line for senior Mali call-up
ArticleThe 19-year-old impressed as a substitute at the prestigious Maurice Revello Tournament.
- Jun '25published time Jun 25News
Academy Briefing: Hughes joins Newport
ArticleOur U21s assistant is becoming a League Two manager plus the annual awards and presentations.
- May '25published time May 25News
Biancheri accepts summer call from Canada
ArticleOur young forward has a fantastic opportunity to train with Jesse Marsch's side.
- May '25published time May 25News
Kone gets international call-up
ArticleOur Mali youngster is set to gain valuable experience in a prestigious summer tournament.
- May '25published time May 25News
Academy Briefing: Adam Lawrence to depart
ArticleOur U18s lead coach leaves with our gratitude after four years of service at United.
- May '25published time May 25News
U18s 90 in 20: United v Sunderland
VideoU18s 90 in 20 | View the extended cut of an entertaining meeting between the young Reds and the Black Cats...
- May '25published time May 25Match Highlights
Lawrence reflects on U18s season
VideoU18s REACTION | Adam Lawrence reflects as our young Reds concluded the season with victory against Sunderland...
- May '25published time May 25Match Coverage
U18s highlights: United v Sunderland
VideoU18s HIGHLIGHTS | See all the goals from United v Sunderland in our final league game of 2024/25...
- May '25published time May 25Video
U18s: United 3 Sunderland 1
ArticleRead the story of our final U18 Premier League fixture of the season, from Carrington...
- May '25published time May 25Match Coverage
U21s 90 in 20: City v United
VideoU21s 90 in 20 | Extended highlights from the PL2 play-off semi-final at City...
- May '25published time May 25Match Highlights
U21s highlights: City v United
VideoU21s HIGHLIGHTS | Watch the goals from PL2's Manchester derby semi-final, and hear Travis Binnion's reaction...
- May '25published time May 25Match Highlights
U21s: City 2 United 0
ArticleRead the story from our PL2 play-off semi-final at the Joie Stadium...
- May '25published time May 25Match Coverage
Fixture info: U21s face City on Friday
ArticleIt's a Manchester derby semi-final in Premier League 2 - find out details here...
- May '25published time May 25Match Coverage
Academy Briefing: Cup successes!
ArticleOur U15s had a dramatic final against City, find out more and watch U21s and U18s highlights.
- May '25published time May 25News
U21s highlights: United v West Ham
VideoHIGHLIGHTS | Watch the pick of the action as United's Under-21s took on the Hammers at Leigh Sports Village...
- May '25published time May 25Match Highlights
Binnion: We played with a calmness
Video▶ REACTION | Hear the thoughts of Travis Binnion following our Under-21s' comeback victory against West Ham United...
- May '25published time May 25Video
U21s: United 4 West Ham 1
ArticleTravis Binnion's side are into the last four of the Premier League 2's play-off campaign.
- May '25published time May 25Match Coverage
U18s 90 in 20: United v Stoke City
VideoU18s 90 in 20 | View the extended cut of an entertaining meeting between the young Reds and the Potters...
- May '25published time May 25Match Highlights
U18s highlights: United v Stoke City
VideoWATCH NOW | See all the goals from Friday's U18 Premier League game at Carrington...
- May '25published time May 25Video
U18s: United 4 Stoke City 0
ArticleFind out how the young Reds got on against the Potters at Carrington.
- May '25published time May 25Match Coverage
Academy Briefing: U21s to host West Ham
ArticleHow you can attend our Premier League 2 quarter-final on Bank Holiday Monday.
- Apr '25published time Apr 25News
U18s highlights: Everton v United
VideoGOALS GALORE | See all the drama from an entertaining 4-4 draw against the young Toffees...
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Video
U18s: Everton 4 United 4
ArticleRead how the young Reds fared at Finch Farm in the U18 Premier League.
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Match Coverage
U21s 90 in 20: United v Everton
VideoU21s 90 in 20 | Extended highlights from Leigh, where United faced Everton in the PL2 round of 16 on Friday...
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Match Highlights
Binnion reacts to U21s victory
VideoU21s REACTION | Travis Binnion analyses United's PL2 play-off victory over Everton...
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Interviews
U21s highlights: United v Everton
VideoU21s highlights | Watch the best bits from the young Reds' Premier League 2 play-off round of 16 against Everton...
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Match Highlights
U21s: United 4 Everton 2
ArticleRead the story from our victorious PL2 play-off round of 16 encounter with the Toffees.
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Match Coverage
One year since 250!
VideoIt's a year since we celebrated Academy graduate no.250 — you can watch the next generation on Friday night...
- Apr '25published time Apr 25News
One year since 250!
ArticleIt's the anniversary of an important Academy landmark, and you can watch the U21s on Friday!
- Apr '25published time Apr 25News
Obi and Amass pay tribute to Academy coaches
ArticleThe two recent debutants picked out the same pair for praise.
- Apr '25published time Apr 25News
Obi and Amass presented with debut frames
ArticlePlus, Tyler becomes graduate no.254, details of our PL2 play-off and seven-goal highlights.
- Apr '25published time Apr 25News
'It's incredibly powerful'
Video"It's incredibly powerful" | Nick Cox reacts to Harry Amass and Chido Obi's debuts - watch in full at 14:00 BST...
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Interviews
U18s: United 4 Derby 3
ArticleRead the story from Carrington after another thrilling victory.
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Match Coverage
U18s highlights: United v Derby County
VideoANOTHER THRILLER | Our U18s shared seven goals with Derby on Friday, in a match that echoed the win over Lyon...
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Match Highlights
Our U18s' tribute to Joe Thompson
VideoThe life of much-loved Academy graduate Joe Thompson was celebrated before our Under-18s kicked off against Derby...
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Video
U21s: Wolves 1 United 1
ArticleWhere have we finished in PL2 and who might we play in the play-offs? Find out and read reaction...
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Match Coverage
U18s: Forest 0 United 3
ArticleRead the story from Nottingham as our U18s continued a strong run...
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Match Coverage
U21s highlights: Reading v United
VideoU21s highlights | Watch the best bits from the young Reds' Premier League 2 clash with Reading...
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Match Highlights
Under-21s: Reading v United
ArticleThe young Reds travelled to Berkshire in the Premier League 2 on Friday.
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Match Coverage
Biancheri finishes a fast break
VideoMATCH CLIP | Gabriele Biancheri finishes a lightning-fast counter for our U21s at Reading, live on MUTV...
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Match Highlights
Mather opens the scoring
VideoMATCH CLIP | Our U21s are leading at Reading thanks to this Sam Mather finish - watch the game live on MUTV...
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Match Highlights
U21s highlights: United v Forest
VideoChido Obi's excellent solo goal features in these U21s highlights from Monday's fixture v Forest...
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Match Highlights
Under-21s: United 3 Forest 3
ArticleHere's how events unfolded when the young Reds welcomed Forest to Leigh Sports Village.
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Match Coverage
U18s 90 in 20: United v Leeds
VideoU18s 90 in 20 | These extended highlights of United v Leeds are DEFINITELY worth a watch...
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Match Highlights
U18s highlights: United v Leeds
Video14-GOAL HIGHLIGHTS | You're in for a treat with the best bits from our U18s game against Leeds...
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Video
U18s: United 13 Leeds 1
ArticleRead the story from Carrington as our young Reds hit double digits...
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Match Coverage
Musa has six goals - United have nine!
VideoU18s GOAL CLIP | Victor Musa makes it six for him and nine for United with the final kick of an incredible first half...
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Video
Three in 15 minutes!
VideoU18s GOAL CLIP | United are five up already and this third goal was excellent - subscribe now to watch…
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Video
A memorable FA Youth Cup journey
VideoA memorable FA Youth Cup journey | Reflections on semi-final defeat and what our U18s will learn...
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Match Coverage
Academy Briefing: Watch U18s live on Saturday
ArticleTwo fixtures are one the horizon for our youngsters, after the FA Youth Cup heartbreak.
- Apr '25published time Apr 25News
U18s highlights: Villa v United
VideoU18s HIGHLIGHTS | Watch the key action bits from our FA Youth Cup semi-final at Aston Villa...
- Apr '25published time Apr 25Video
U18s: Aston Villa 1 United 1 (3-1 on pens)
ArticleRead the story from our FA Youth Cup semi-final at Villa Park...
- Mar '25published time Mar 25Match Coverage
Adam Lawrence's FA Youth Cup preview
VideoFA YOUTH CUP | Adam Lawrence talks Villa Park, history, Obi and United's away support in our semi-final preview...
- Mar '25published time Mar 25Interviews
1,000 Reds expected at Youth Cup semi-final
ArticleOur fans helped us reach this stage and they’re coming in big numbers to Villa Park.
- Mar '25published time Mar 25News
U21s highlights: Leeds v United
VideoU21s highlights | See the main action from Friday's four-goal encounter with Leeds United...
- Mar '25published time Mar 25Match Highlights
Under-21s: Leeds 2 United 2
ArticleOur summary of an enthralling encounter against our rivals from across the Pennines.
- Mar '25published time Mar 25Match Coverage
Preview: FA Youth Cup semi-final
ArticleAll you need to know about Monday night's exciting visit to Villa Park.
- Mar '25published time Mar 25Match Coverage
FA Youth Cup: The story so far
VideoFA YOUTH CUP PREVIEW | The story so far, as told by our U18 players ahead of next Monday's Villa Park semi-final...
- Mar '25published time Mar 25Interviews
Under-18s' weekend game postponed
ArticleThe young Reds can focus on the FA Youth Cup semi-final against Aston Villa.
- Mar '25published time Mar 25News
Academy Briefing: What's coming up?
ArticleFA Youth Cup ticket information, U21s live and how our lads have been doing in the internationals.
- Mar '25published time Mar 25News
'Fans should understand a few things...'
ArticleHow do loans work? Read insight from Academy boss Nick Cox and defender Rhys Bennett.
- Mar '25published time Mar 25Features
The blueprint is there for young keepers
ArticleUnder-21s coach Tommy Lee explains how non-league loans have benefited Elyh Harrison and Dermot Mee.
- Mar '25published time Mar 25Interviews
What is Academy Culture Day?
VideoPre-Academy Culture Day | Find out what it is and why it's important at Manchester United...
- Mar '25published time Mar 25News
Academy Briefing: Off-pitch learning
ArticleOur young players have been enjoying media training, a culture day and much more.
- Mar '25published time Mar 25News
Scanlon meets Supporters' Club in Gibraltar
ArticleYoung Red makes a special presentation ahead of playing in the World Cup qualifiers.
- Mar '25published time Mar 25Features
FA Youth Cup semi-final date confirmed
ArticleOur young Reds will play Aston Villa at Villa Park.
- Mar '25published time Mar 25Match Coverage
Academy Briefing: Another senior debut
ArticlePlus our FA Youth Cup semi-final opponents confirmed and an U21s goal rush!
- Mar '25published time Mar 25News
Binnion reacts to 5-1 win
VideoU21s reaction | Travis Binnion analyses United's 5-1 win over West Brom and reflects on a busy few weeks...
- Mar '25published time Mar 25Match Coverage
U21s highlights: United v West Brom
VideoU21s highlights | See the main action from Friday night's six-goal PL2 encounter with West Brom...
- Mar '25published time Mar 25Match Highlights
U21s: United 5 West Brom 1
ArticleRead the story from an excellent win at Leigh Sports Village.
- Mar '25published time Mar 25Match Coverage
Little on U18s, Biancheri and Obi
VideoU18s reaction | Assistant coach Colin Little reviews a hard-fought win and talks Biancheri and Obi...
- Mar '25published time Mar 25Interviews
U18s 90 in 20: Derby v United
VideoU18s 90 in 20 | Indulge in the extended highlights from a five-goal encounter with Derby County...
- Mar '25published time Mar 25Video
U18s highlights: Derby v United
VideoU18s HIGHLIGHTS | Watch the best bits from our entertaining Saturday trip to Derby County...
- Mar '25published time Mar 25Video
U18s: Derby 2 United 3
ArticleOur young Reds were in action in Derbyshire on Saturday - read more here.
- Mar '25published time Mar 25Match Coverage
Wheatley signs new contract
ArticleYoung striker agrees fresh terms with his boyhood club.
- Mar '25published time Mar 25News
U18s: United v Middlesbrough
ArticleOur young Reds were in action at Carrington on Monday evening.
- Mar '25published time Mar 25Match Coverage
U18 match recap from Carrington
Video🗣 MATCH RECAP | Matt Holt talks us through an exciting U18 contest at Carrington, as United see off Middlesbrough...
- Mar '25published time Mar 25Video
Under-18s highlights: Arsenal v United
VideoU18s HIGHLIGHTS | A classic FA Youth Cup quarter-final unfolded at the Emirates Stadium...
- Mar '25published time Mar 25Video
U18s progress in the FA Youth Cup
Video🤩 ACADEMY REACTION | Our Under-18s are into the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup and the lads are absolutely buzzing...
- Mar '25published time Mar 25Video
A classic Youth Cup win!
GallerySee the best pics from our U18s' 3-2 victory at Arsenal on Friday night...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Match Coverage
U18s: Arsenal 2 United 3
ArticleRead the story from our FA Youth Cup quarter final...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Match Coverage
FA Youth Cup quarter-final preview
VideoYouth Cup preview | Hear from Lawrence, Scanlon, Obi and more ahead of Friday's quarter-final at Arsenal...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Match Coverage
U18s preview: Arsenal v United
ArticleEverything you need to know ahead of our FA Youth Cup quarter-final...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Match Coverage
U21s highlights: Sutton v United
VideoU21s highlights | See the main action from our National League Cup quarter-final at Sutton...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Match Highlights
Binnion analyses quarter-final defeat
VideoU21s reaction | Travis Binnion reacts to our National League Cup quarter-final at Sutton...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Match Coverage
U21s: Sutton 3 United 0
ArticleRead the story from our National League Cup quarter-final...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Match Coverage
Live U21s football from London
VideoTONIGHT'S LIVE GAME | We're in golden south London where our U21s take on Sutton United at 19:00 GMT...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Match Coverage
Academy Briefing: Cup tests approaching
ArticleBoth our U18s and U21s are in exciting quarter-finals this week...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25News