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
Youth Cup fixture arranged
ArticleOur Under-18s have some new dates for the diary in 2026.
- 7dpublished time 7 day agoNews
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.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoInterviews
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...
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoVideo
U18s: United 1 Everton 3
ArticleRead how the young Reds' U18 Premier League clash at Carrington unfolded.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoMatch Coverage
Binnion: We deserved it
Video💬 REACTION | Travis Binnion says his Academy players had to suffer against Dortmund, but were good value for victory...
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoVideo
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...
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoVideo
U21s highlights: United v Dortmund
VideoOur Under-21s final test of 2025 was in the Premier League International Cup, as we faced Borussia Dortmund...
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoVideo
U21s: United 2 Dortmund 0
ArticleTravis Binnion's side sign off for the calendar year in perfect fashion at Old Trafford.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoNews
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...
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoVideo
Under-18s get quarter-final date
ArticleDarren Fletcher's side have progressed in the Premier League Cup.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoNews
Under-18s highlights: United v Birmingham
VideoU18s highlights | See the action from the cup tie with Birmingham and hear from Darren Fletcher...
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoVideo
U18s: United 6 Birmingham 0
ArticleThe young Reds finish the Premier League Cup group campaign with a resounding win.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoMatch 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...
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoVideo
U21s highlights: Tamworth v United
VideoHIGHLIGHTS | Watch the match action from our Under-21s' National League Cup clash against Tamworth...
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoVideo
U21s: Tamworth 3 United 0
ArticleOur National League Cup campaign came to an end at the Lamb Ground.
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoMatch 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...
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoVideo
U18s highlights: Stoke City v United
VideoU18s HIGHLIGHTS | Watch the best action from the young Reds' visit to face the Potters...
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoMatch Highlights
U18s report: Stoke City 1 United 2
ArticleRead how the young Reds fared in a trip to face the Potters.
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoMatch 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…
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoVideo
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...
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoMatch 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.
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoMatch Coverage
U18s @ OT: Gabriel opens scoring
Video📽️ LIVE ON MUTV | Our Under-18s' opener against Peterborough was an impressive team move, finished by Gabriel...
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoMatch Highlights
U18s highlights: United v Newcastle
VideoHIGHLIGHTS | Our young Reds hosted Newcastle United in the U18 Premier League on Saturday...
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoVideo
U18s: United 3 Newcastle 0
ArticleThe story of another victory for our Academy side at Carrington.
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoMatch Coverage
United in the Youth Cup: A miscellany
ArticleExplore the Reds' glorious FA Youth Cup history, from Duncan Edwards in 1952 to Kobbie Mainoo.
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoFeatures
United sign Academy goalkeeper
ArticleCharlie Hardy is now eligible to represent United's Under-18s.
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoNews
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...
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoVideo
What Travis learned from Anderlecht defeat
VideoTravis Binnion says there were improvements from the young Reds v Anderlecht, but lessons can still be learned…
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoVideo
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...
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoVideo
U21s highlights: United v Anderlecht
VideoHIGHLIGHTS | Watch all the goals from our Under-21s' Premier League International Cup clash with Anderlecht...
- 4wpublished time 4 week agoVideo
U21s: United 1 Anderlecht 4
ArticleA disappointing result for our young Reds, but one that provides opportunities to learn.
- 4wpublished time 4 week agoMatch 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...
- 4wpublished time 4 week agoVideo
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
Last time out for our Under-21s
VideoOur Under-21s are in action at Lincoln this evening – here’s an alternative view of Saturday’s win v Palace…
- Sep '25published time Sep 25Video
In-form U21s continue busy schedule
ArticleTravis Binnion's side face Lincoln City on Tuesday, after two great wins last week.
- Sep '25published time Sep 25News
U21s: United 4 Palace 1
ArticleTravis Binnion's side extended our unbeaten start to the Premier League 2 season.
- Sep '25published time Sep 25Match Coverage
U21s highlights: United v Crystal Palace
VideoOur Under-21s were in action against Crystal Palace, at Salford City’s Peninsula Stadium…
- Sep '25published time Sep 25Video
- Sep '25published time Sep 25Video
Under-18s: United v City
ArticleRead about what happened in Saturday's Manchester derby at Carrington.
- Sep '25published time Sep 25News
U21s 90 in 20: United v Athletic Club
VideoU21s 90 in 20 | Watch extended highlights of United v Athletic Club at Old Trafford...
- Sep '25published time Sep 25Match Highlights
U21s highlights: United v Athletic Club
VideoU21s HIGHLIGHTS | See the best of the action from Old Trafford as United hosted Athletic Club...
- Sep '25published time Sep 25Match Highlights
U21s: United 2 Athletic 1
ArticleRead the story from an exciting Premier League International Cup tie at Old Trafford...
- Sep '25published time Sep 25Match Coverage
New Academy director begins work at Carrington
ArticleStephen Torpey assumed his role on Monday, succeeding Nick Cox.
- Sep '25published time Sep 25News
Old Trafford kick-off approaching!
VideoLIVE FOOTBALL | Our U21s host Athletic Club at Old Trafford this evening and reporter Harry Robinson has details...
- Sep '25published time Sep 25Match Coverage
Mic'd up U21s training
VideoThe U21s are preparing for an Old Trafford fixture v Athletic Club - we mic'up coach Travis Binnion for this session...
- Sep '25published time Sep 25Video
U21s highlights: Liverpool v United
VideoU21s HIGHLIGHTS | Watch the key moments from a historic rivalry played out in Merseyside sunshine...
- Sep '25published time Sep 25Match Highlights
U21s 90 in 20: Liverpool v United
VideoU21s 90 in 20 | Watch extended highlights from Liverpool v United in sunny Merseyside...
- Sep '25published time Sep 25Match Highlights
U21s: Liverpool 1 United 2
ArticleRead the story from Merseyside as two historic rivals faced off at youth level...
- Sep '25published time Sep 25Match Coverage
Watch Obi's equaliser at Liverpool
VideoU21s GOAL CLIP | Watch Chido Obi get United level at Liverpool, and then tune into the second half live on MUTV...
- Sep '25published time Sep 25Video
U18s 90 in 20: Wolves v United
VideoU18s 90 IN 20 | Take in the extended highlights of Wolves v United…
- Sep '25published time Sep 25Match Highlights
U18s highlights: Wolves v United
VideoU18s HIGHLIGHTS | Watch the key action as the Reds travelled to face Wolves…
- Sep '25published time Sep 25Match Highlights