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
U21s 90 in 20: United v Sporting
VideoU21s 90 in 20 | Extended highlights from United v Sporting in the Premier League International Cup...
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U21s highlights: United v Sporting
VideoU21s highlights | Watch action from our latest Premier League International Cup tie, against Sporting...
- 1 dpublished time 1 day agoVideo
U21s: United 3 Sporting 2
ArticleJames Scanlon's hat-trick ensured another win in the Premier League International Cup.
- 1 dpublished time 1 day 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...
- 1 dpublished time 1 day agoVideo
Reds face Youth Cup tie at Old Trafford
ArticleUnited welcome Derby to the Theatre of Dreams in round four of the competition.
- 1 dpublished time 1 day agoNews
U21s highlights: Fulham v United
VideoHighlights | Watch the key moments as Shea Lacey shone in the capital against the Cottagers...
- 2dpublished time 2 day agoVideo
Under-21s welcome Sporting to Leigh
ArticleTickets are available for Tuesday night's European tie at the Progress With Unity Stadium.
- 3dpublished time 3 day agoMatch Coverage
Mather departs for Turkey
ArticleSam is embarking on a new chapter after sealing a permanent move.
- 4dpublished time 4 day agoNews
U21s: Fulham 2 United 2
ArticleAn entertaining contest in Premier League 2 ended level.
- 5dpublished time 5 day agoMatch Coverage
FA Youth Cup fifth-round draw details
ArticleUnited will be on the road if we can get past Derby County next week.
- 6dpublished time 6 day agoNews
United recall Elyh Harrison from loan
ArticleThe young goalkeeper is returning to Carrington after a spell with Shrewsbury Town.
- 6dpublished time 6 day agoNews
Loan pair return
ArticleJoe Hugill and Habeeb Ogunneye have been recalled to Carrington.
- 7dpublished time 7 day 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...
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoVideo
U21s highlights: Wolves v United
VideoHighlights | Watch the key moments from our Under-21s' first Premier League 2 outing of 2026, against Wolves...
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoVideo
U21s: Wolves 1 United 4
ArticleOur Academy side ensured a perfect start to 2026 with victory over the Old Gold.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoMatch 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...
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Wheatley recalled from loan spell
ArticleEthan is heading back to Carrington after gaining some great experience at Northampton.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoNews
Aljofree and Jackson return from loans
ArticleThe young defenders are back at Carrington after spells at Notts County and Solihull Moors.
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoNews
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
U18s v Birmingham postponed
ArticleSaturday's cup fixture has been rearranged for a new date.
- Nov '25published time Nov 25News
Popovic explains United youngster's call-up
ArticleJames Overy is in line to become only our second-ever Australia international.
- Nov '25published time Nov 25News
Fletcher twins to face off as Kana-Biyik gets call
ArticleThere's plenty of United representation in the upcoming under-age internationals.
- Nov '25published time Nov 25News
Reds loanees score first senior goals
ArticleHarry Amass and Enzo Kana-Biyik had personal moments to cherish over the weekend.
- Nov '25published time Nov 25News
U21s striker in frame for Player of the Month
ArticleGabriele Biancheri's hat-trick pushes him into contention for October's award.
- Nov '25published time Nov 25News
U18s: United v Leeds
ArticleRead what happened in our young Reds' latest league outing at Carrington.
- Nov '25published time Nov 25Match Coverage
Overy receives first senior international call-up
ArticleYoung full-back is named in the Australia squad for upcoming friendlies.
- Nov '25published time Nov 25News
U21s highlights: Notts County v United
VideoU21s HIGHLIGHTS | Jacob Devaney netted an incredible solo goal against Notts County's senior side...
- Nov '25published time Nov 25Match Highlights
U21s: Notts County 0 United 2
ArticleOur young Reds emerged victorious at Meadow Lane in the EFL Trophy.
- Nov '25published time Nov 25Match Coverage
Kone closing on Under-21s return
ArticleSekou is expected to be back in action before the month is out.
- Nov '25published time Nov 25News
U18s: Blackburn 0 United 0
ArticleDarren Fletcher's young Reds couldn't quite get the goal that a positive performance deserved on Saturday.
- Nov '25published time Nov 25Match Coverage
U21s: United 0 Blackburn Rovers 4
ArticleOur Premier League 2 meeting with Rovers at the Progress With Unity Stadium ends in defeat.
- Oct '25published time Oct 25Match Coverage
U21s 90 in 20: Rochdale v United
VideoU21s 90 in 20 | Watch extended highlights from our National League Cup group-stage fixture...
- Oct '25published time Oct 25Match Highlights
U21s highlights: Rochdale v United
VideoU21s HIGHLIGHTS | Watch the key action from Rochdale v United in the National League Cup...
- Oct '25published time Oct 25Match Highlights
U21s: Rochdale 0 United 2
ArticleRead the story from our National League Cup group-stage fixture.
- Oct '25published time Oct 25Match Coverage
United send support to Rhys Bennett
ArticleOur young defender's father, David, died last weekend.
- Oct '25published time Oct 25News
Academy Briefing: U21s in top spot
ArticlePlus, why some of our young Reds were in the boxing ring this week!
- Oct '25published time Oct 25News
U18s: United 0 Sunderland 1
ArticleRead how Darren Fletcher's side fared in our outing against the Black Cats.
- Oct '25published time Oct 25Match Coverage
U21s highlights: United v Tottenham
VideoHIGHLIGHTS | Our Under-21s were involved in a five-goal thriller against Spurs on Saturday in Premier League 2...
- Oct '25published time Oct 25Match Highlights
U21s: United 4 Tottenham 1
ArticleTravis Binnion's side secured another three points in PL2 with a comfortable win against Spurs.
- Oct '25published time Oct 25Match Coverage
Leon's first United goal
VideoU21s GOAL CLIP | A memorable first goal in a United shirt by Diego Leon...
- Oct '25published time Oct 25Video
U21s highlights: Barnsley v United
VideoU21s HIGHLIGHTS | See all the goals from the EFL Trophy clash at Oakwell...
- Oct '25published time Oct 25Video
EFL Trophy: Barnsley 5 United U21s 2
ArticleThe 10-man Reds are unable to resist a second-half surge by the League One side.
- Oct '25published time Oct 25Match Coverage
Under-21s set for Barnsley clash
ArticleTyler Fredricson and Diego Leon are in the team for the EFL Trophy encounter.
- Oct '25published time Oct 25News
U18s: Forest 2 United 1
ArticleRead the story from Nottingham as our young Reds were beaten on the road.
- Oct '25published time Oct 25Match Coverage
Academy Briefing: Industry-leading parents' day
ArticleA live mic'd-up coaching session and nutritional info from club chefs featured.
- Oct '25published time Oct 25News
Two games in two days for Wheatley!
ArticleEthan showed his commitment to the cause last weekend, evoking memories of Mark Hughes's feat.
- Oct '25published time Oct 25News
Fabulous experience for Lacey
ArticleUnited youngster trains with England's senior squad at St George's Park.
- Oct '25published time Oct 25News
England recognition for young Reds
ArticleA round-up of the call-ups for the under-age internationals.
- Oct '25published time Oct 25Features
U18s: Middlesbrough 0 United 2
ArticleSamuel Lusale grabs both goals in a Premier League Cup victory on the road.
- Oct '25published time Oct 25Match Coverage
U21s 90 in 20: Everton v United
VideoTake in the extended cut of our Premier League 2 meeting with the Toffees...
- Oct '25published time Oct 25Video
U21s highlights: Everton v United
VideoWatch this short recap of the young Reds' trip to Walton Hall Park...
- Oct '25published time Oct 25Video
U21s: Everton 1 United 2
ArticleRead how Travis Binnion's side fared in Friday night Premier League 2 action on Merseyside.
- Oct '25published time Oct 25Match Coverage
U21s highlights: Lincoln v United
VideoWatch two minutes of action from our EFL Trophy game at the LNER Stadium...
- Oct '25published time Oct 25Video
U21s: Lincoln 3 United 0
ArticleOur young Reds fell to defeat in Lincolnshire on Tuesday evening.
- Sep '25published time Sep 25Match Coverage