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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
Academy Briefing: U21s to host West Ham
ArticleHow you can attend our Premier League 2 quarter-final on Bank Holiday Monday.
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U18s highlights: Everton v United
VideoGOALS GALORE | See all the drama from an entertaining 4-4 draw against the young Toffees...
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U18s: Everton 4 United 4
ArticleRead how the young Reds fared at Finch Farm in the U18 Premier League.
- 4dpublished time 4 day agoMatch 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...
- 5dpublished time 5 day agoMatch Highlights
Binnion reacts to U21s victory
VideoU21s REACTION | Travis Binnion analyses United's PL2 play-off victory over Everton...
- 5dpublished time 5 day agoInterviews
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...
- 5dpublished time 5 day agoMatch Highlights
U21s: United 4 Everton 2
ArticleRead the story from our victorious PL2 play-off round of 16 encounter with the Toffees.
- 5dpublished time 5 day agoMatch 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...
- 6dpublished time 6 day agoNews
One year since 250!
ArticleIt's the anniversary of an important Academy landmark, and you can watch the U21s on Friday!
- 6dpublished time 6 day agoNews
Obi and Amass pay tribute to Academy coaches
ArticleThe two recent debutants picked out the same pair for praise.
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Obi and Amass presented with debut frames
ArticlePlus, Tyler becomes graduate no.254, details of our PL2 play-off and seven-goal highlights.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoNews
'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...
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoInterviews
U18s: United 4 Derby 3
ArticleRead the story from Carrington after another thrilling victory.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoMatch 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...
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoMatch 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...
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoVideo
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...
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoMatch Coverage
U18s: Forest 0 United 3
ArticleRead the story from Nottingham as our U18s continued a strong run...
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoMatch Coverage
U21s highlights: Reading v United
VideoU21s highlights | Watch the best bits from the young Reds' Premier League 2 clash with Reading...
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoMatch Highlights
Under-21s: Reading v United
ArticleThe young Reds travelled to Berkshire in the Premier League 2 on Friday.
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoMatch Coverage
Biancheri finishes a fast break
VideoMATCH CLIP | Gabriele Biancheri finishes a lightning-fast counter for our U21s at Reading, live on MUTV...
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoMatch 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...
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoMatch Highlights
U21s highlights: United v Forest
VideoChido Obi's excellent solo goal features in these U21s highlights from Monday's fixture v Forest...
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoMatch Highlights
Under-21s: United 3 Forest 3
ArticleHere's how events unfolded when the young Reds welcomed Forest to Leigh Sports Village.
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoMatch Coverage
U18s 90 in 20: United v Leeds
VideoU18s 90 in 20 | These extended highlights of United v Leeds are DEFINITELY worth a watch...
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoMatch 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...
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoVideo
U18s: United 13 Leeds 1
ArticleRead the story from Carrington as our young Reds hit double digits...
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoMatch 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...
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoVideo
Three in 15 minutes!
VideoU18s GOAL CLIP | United are five up already and this third goal was excellent - subscribe now to watch…
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoVideo
A memorable FA Youth Cup journey
VideoA memorable FA Youth Cup journey | Reflections on semi-final defeat and what our U18s will learn...
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoMatch Coverage
Academy Briefing: Watch U18s live on Saturday
ArticleTwo fixtures are one the horizon for our youngsters, after the FA Youth Cup heartbreak.
- 3wpublished time 3 week agoNews
U18s highlights: Villa v United
VideoU18s HIGHLIGHTS | Watch the key action bits from our FA Youth Cup semi-final at Aston Villa...
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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
FA Youth Cup semi-final date confirmed
ArticleOur young Reds will play Aston Villa at Villa Park.
- Mar '25published time Mar 25Match Coverage
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
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 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
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
U18s: Blackburn v United
ArticleRead the story of Saturday's U18 Premier League contest + reaction from lead coach Adam Lawrence.
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Match Coverage
U21s: Chelsea 2 United 0
ArticleRead the story from Kingsmeadow, where our young Reds were in PL2 action.
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Match Coverage
Academy Briefing: Busy schedule continues
ArticleRead an update on Dan Gore's injury, watch highlights from three games and a new film in our round-up.
- Feb '25published time Feb 25News
U18s 90 in 20: United v Wolves
VideoU18s 90 in 20 | Watch extended highlights from United v Wolves...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Video
Lawrence on Wolves win
VideoU18s REACTION | Adam Lawrence reviews United's league win over Wolves...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Interviews
U18s highlights: United v Wolves
VideoU18s HIGHLIGHTS | Watch the best bits from Carrington as our young Reds faced off against Wolves...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Video
U18s: United 2 Wolves 1
ArticleRead the story from Carrington as our young Reds were in floodlit league action...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Match Coverage
Bradbury opens scoring for United U18s
VideoU18s GOAL CLIP | Louie Bradbury opened the scoring for United against Wolves. Watch the second half live on MUTV...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Match Coverage
U21s 90 in 20: United v Fulham
VideoU21s 90 in 20 | Extended highlights from Leigh, where United faced Fulham in Premier League 2 on Monday...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Match Highlights
U21s highlights: United v Fulham
VideoU21s highlights | See the main action from Monday's Premier League 2 clash in Leigh, between United and Fulham...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Match Highlights
U21s match summary: United v Fulham
ArticleRecent signing Ayden Heaven made his first Reds appearance in Monday's PL2 clash at Leigh Sports Village.
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Match Coverage
Heaven set for debut live on MUTV
ArticleAyden is expected to make his United bow in tonight's Under-21s game with Fulham.
- Feb '25published time Feb 25News
FA Youth Cup quarter-final details
ArticleUnited will meet Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in a blockbuster tie.
- Feb '25published time Feb 25News
U18s highlights: United v Newcastle
VideoU18s HIGHLIGHTS | Watch the best bits from Carrington as our young Reds faced off against Newcastle...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Video
U18s: United 0 Newcastle 0
ArticleAdam Lawrence's side took on the Magpies at Carrington on Saturday.
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Match Coverage
Lawrence reacts to Newcastle draw
VideoU18s REACTION | Adam Lawrence reflects on United's league draw with Newcastle United...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Interviews
Under-21s learn last-eight opponents
ArticleThe quarter-final draw has taken place for the National League Cup.
- Feb '25published time Feb 25News
Academy Briefing: FA Youth Cup progress
ArticleAdam Lawrence analyses United's 5-1 win and Chido Obi's hat-trick v Chelsea.
- Feb '25published time Feb 25News
'This is a special moment'
VideoU18s REACTION | Adam Lawrence reflects on United's 'special' FA Youth Cup 'fifth-round tie against Chelsea...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Interviews
Scanlon: It's a great night
VideoJames Scanlon reacts after scoring two in United's FA Youth Cup win over Chelsea...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Interviews
Lifeblood: Why Sir Alex visited the Academy
ArticleThe inside story of our great manager reuniting with the youth set-up he believed in so much.
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Features
U18s 90 in 20: United v Chelsea
VideoU18s 90 in 20 | Watch extended highlights of Manchester United v Chelsea in the FA Youth Cup...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Match Highlights
U18s highlights: United v Chelsea
VideoU18s HIGHLIGHTS | See the best action from our FA Youth Cup fifth-round tie against Chelsea...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Video
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Match Highlights
U18s: United 5 Chelsea 1
ArticleRead the story from a fantastic FA Youth Cup fifth-round tie at Leigh Sports Village.
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Match Coverage
Ready for the Youth Cup!
VideoYouth Cup ready | Our U18s are at Leigh ahead of their fifth-round tie v Chelsea. It's live on MUTV (UK/IRE only)...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Match Coverage
How to watch 'Lifeblood: United at Heart'
ArticleA special new short film in our popular series, featuring Sir Alex Ferguson, premieres on Thursday at 19:00 GMT.
- Feb '25published time Feb 25News
FA Youth Cup fifth-round preview
VideoYOUTH CUP PREVIEW | The story of our journey in this prestigious competition ahead of the fifth round v Chelsea...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Match Coverage
Academy Briefing: United at Bishop Auckland
ArticleWatch highlights, learn about an inspiring initiative and an important return from injury.
- Feb '25published time Feb 25News
U18s 90 in 20: Liverpool v United
VideoU18s 90 in 20 | Watch extended highlights of an entertaining Liverpool v Manchester United fixture...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Match Highlights
Lawrence pleased with Overy and Lacey's return
VideoU18s REACTION | Adam Lawrence discusses our 2-2 draw at Liverpool, James Overy's debut and previews the FA Youth Cup...
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Interviews
U18s highlights: Liverpool v United
VideoU18s HIGHLIGHTS | See how the action unfolded as our young Reds travelled to rivals Liverpool…
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Video
U18s: Liverpool v United
ArticleRead our recap of the young Reds' latest outing in the U18 Premier League North.
- Feb '25published time Feb 25Match Coverage