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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
Fletcher reacts after reaching Youth Cup final
VideoInterview | Darren Fletcher speaks to MUTV after our Under-18s' success at Old Trafford in the Youth Cup, v Palace...
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U18s 90 in 20: United v Crystal Palace
VideoU18s 90 in 20 | Watch extended highlights from United v Crystal Palace in the FA Youth Cup...
- 2dpublished time 2 day agoVideo
U18s highlights: United v Palace
VideoHighlights | United's Under-18s faced Crystal Palace, with the winner gaining a place in the FA Youth Cup final...
- 2dpublished time 2 day agoVideo
U18s: United 2 Crystal Palace 1
ArticleDarren Fletcher's side will play Manchester City in this season's FA Youth Cup, after success at Old Trafford.
- 2dpublished time 2 day agoMatch Coverage
FA Youth Cup semi-final preview
ArticleDarren Fletcher's side bid to reach the final, when hosting Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.
- 4dpublished time 4 day agoMatch Coverage
Our route to the FA Youth Cup semi-final
VideoALL THE GOALS | An FA Youth Cup semi-final awaits at Old Trafford on Friday – watch every goal we scored to get there...
- 5dpublished time 5 day agoVideo
United in the FA Youth Cup: A miscellany
ArticleExplore the Reds' glorious FA Youth Cup history, from Duncan Edwards in 1952 to Kobbie Mainoo in 2022.
- 6dpublished time 6 day agoFeatures
FA Youth Cup semi-final: United 3 Wolves 0
VideoIn 2022, a young Kobbie Mainoo played a starring role in our victorious FA Youth Cup semi-final at Old Trafford...
- 7dpublished time 7 day agoMatch Highlights
Get tickets for Friday's FA Youth Cup semi-final
ArticleSecure your seats at Old Trafford as Darren Fletcher's exciting youngsters fight for a place in the final.
- 7dpublished time 7 day agoNews
Reds forward up for award
ArticleVictor Musa is in contention for Premier League 2's monthly prize for March.
- 7dpublished time 7 day agoNews
U18s 90 in 20: Leeds v United
Video90 in 20 | Watch extended highlights from Leeds v United in the U18 Premier League...
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoVideo
U18s highlights: Leeds v United
VideoHighlights | A windy Thorp Arch Grange was the venue, as our Under-18 Premier League campaign continued v Leeds...
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoVideo
U18s report: Leeds 0 United 2
ArticleThorp Arch Grange was the venue as our Under-18s faced Leeds on Saturday.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoMatch Coverage
Jay McEvoy slams home the opener
Video🎥 GOAL CLIP | Yuel Helafu tees up Jay McEvoy for our Under-18s opener v Leeds, live on MUTV...
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoVideo
U21s 90 in 20: United v Newcastle
Video90 in 20 | Watch extended highlights as United faced Newcastle United in Premier League 2...
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoVideo
U21s highlights: United v Newcastle
VideoHighlights | Adam Lawrence's side hosted Newcastle United in our final Premier League 2 regular season outing...
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoVideo
U21s report: United 1 Newcastle 3
ArticleOur final Premier League 2 regular season outing saw us host the Magpies.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoMatch Coverage
Victor Musa reduces the deficit
Video🎥 GOAL CLIP | United's Under-21s have a goal back! Watch Victor Musa's header v Newcastle, live on MUTV...
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoVideo
Under-18s' Liverpool clash rearranged
ArticleDarren Fletcher's side have a new date for the big home fixture.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoNews
U21s 90 in 20: United v Real Madrid Castilla
Video90 in 20 | Watch the extended cut from our Under-21s' Premier League International Cup tie v Real Madrid...
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoVideo
U21s highlights: United v Real Madrid Castilla
VideoHighlights | Watch all the goals from our Premier League International Cup tie against Real Madrid Castilla...
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoVideo
U21s report: United 2 Real Madrid 4 (AET)
ArticleHere's how the action unfolded as our young Reds faced the Spanish giants at Old Trafford.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoMatch Coverage
Shea Lacey scores from the spot
Video🎥 GOAL CLIP | Shea Lacey makes no mistake, doubling our advantage via the penalty spot v Real Madrid...
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoVideo
Jack Moorhouse smashes into the top corner
Video🎥 GOAL CLIP | Jack Moorhouse fires our Under-21s into the lead with a brilliant finish v Real Madrid, live on MUTV...
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoVideo
Get tickets to see our U21s v Real Madrid
ArticleDon't miss this opportunity to watch a new generation of talent from both sides at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoNews
U21s highlights: Leeds v United
VideoHIGHLIGHTS | Enjoy the best bits from our Under-21s' away win at Leeds...
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoMatch Highlights
U21s: Leeds 1 United 2
ArticleTwo first-half goals were enough to earn all three points for Adam Lawrence's Reds, despite a spirited Leeds fightback.
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoMatch Coverage
Jaydan Kamason signs new contract
ArticleThe 19-year-old has agreed fresh terms that will extend his stay at Old Trafford.
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoNews
Fletcher doubles his tally
VideoLIVE ON MUTV | What a move! Watch Lacey, Moorhouse and Jack Fletcher combine for our silky second against Leeds...
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoVideo
Fletcher breaks deadlock against Leeds
VideoLIVE ON MUTV | Watch the inswinging cross that gave the U21s the lead against arch-rivals Leeds...
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoVideo
Young Reds relish Real Madrid opportunity
ArticleUnder-21s lead coach Adam Lawrence says facing Los Blancos is an amazing prospect for his players.
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoInterviews
Lawrence calls for support v Real Madrid
VideoINTERVIEW | U21s lead coach Adam Lawrence previews an exciting Old Trafford clash against Real Madrid...
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoVideo
U18s 90 in 20: United v Blackburn
VideoU18S 90 IN 20 | Catch up on all the action from United v Blackburn with these extended highlights…
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Video
Fletcher's reaction to U18s win over Blackburn
VideoINTERVIEW | Darren Fletcher gives his assessment to MUTV after our Under-18s beat Blackburn…
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Interviews
U18s highlights: United v Blackburn
VideoHIGHLIGHTS | Take in the decisive moments from our Under-18s' meeting with Blackburn at Carrington…
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Video
U18s: United 3 Blackburn 0
ArticleDarren Fletcher's side continued our winning run with three second-half goals to defeat Rovers.
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Match Coverage
U18s: Gabriel opens scoring v Blackburn
Video🎥 GOAL CLIP | Watch Gabriel's penalty for our Under-18s against Blackburn, live on MUTV…
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Video
U21s: Reading 0 United 1
ArticleA first-half goal is enough for our high-flying young Reds to take the Premier League 2 points from Berkshire.
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Match Coverage
U18s 90 in 20: United v Sunderland
VideoU18s 90 in 20 | Darren Fletcher's young Reds progress to the FA Youth Cup semis with a determined fightback...
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Match Highlights
U18s highlights: United v Sunderland
VideoHighlights | Watch all the goals from Old Trafford as our young Reds faced Sunderland in the FA Youth Cup...
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Video
U18s: United 3 Sunderland 2
ArticleDarren Fletcher's side win a thriller at Old Trafford to book our spot in the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup.
- Mar '26published time Mar 26News
Chido Obi nicks in and levels at Old Trafford
Video📽️ MATCH CLIP | Chido Obi wins the ball back and races through to level in our Youth Cup tie, live on MUTV...
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Video
Noah Ajayi opens the scoring for our Under-18s
Video📽️ MATCH CLIP | Noah Ajayi's drive hands our Under-18s a first-half lead against Sunderland in the Youth Cup...
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Video
Torpey: It's about full club alignment
ArticleOur Academy director says the Under-18s will feel the benefit of everyone's support at Old Trafford.
- Mar '26published time Mar 26News
The Big Interview: Stephen Torpey
VideoINTERVIEW | Academy director Stephen Torpey talks FA Youth Cup and recruitment in this exclusive chat...
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Video
Torpey: We have a responsibility
ArticleAcademy director Stephen Torpey discusses managing expectations of young players, ahead of our Youth Cup quarter-final.
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Interviews
Young Reds chasing FA Youth Cup glory
ArticleAll you need to know about Wednesday's Old Trafford quarter-final against Sunderland.
- Mar '26published time Mar 26News
U21s highlights: United v Southampton
VideoU21s highlights | See how the Reds fared against Southampton at Carrington...
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Match Highlights
Lawrence's verdict on win over Saints
VideoINTERVIEW | Adam Lawrence reacts to our Premier League 2 win over Southampton...
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Interviews
Under-21s: United 2 Southampton 1
ArticleVictor Musa grabs both goals at Carrington to earn three Premier League 2 points for the Reds.
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Match Coverage
U21s: Musa at the double
VideoWATCH ON MUTV | Jack Fletcher sets up Victor Musa again against Southampton Under-21s...
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Video
U21s: Musa on the mark against Saints
VideoWATCH ON MUTV | See how Victor Musa opened the scoring in the Under-21s' clash with Southampton...
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Video
U18 Premier League Cup final arranged
ArticleThe youngsters' big date with Crystal Palace has been set.
- Mar '26published time Mar 26News
U18s 90 in 20: United v Forest
VideoU18s 90 in 20 | Here's the extended cut of the young Reds facing Forest in the U18 Premier League...
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Match Highlights
U18s highlights: United v Forest
VideoU18s highlights | Watch the best of the action from Forest's visit to Carrington...
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Match Highlights
U18s report: United 5 Forest 2
ArticleDarren Fletcher's side secured another three points in U18 Premier League action at Carrington.
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Match Coverage
U18s: Bradbury makes it four v Forest
VideoWATCH ON MUTV | Louie Bradbury nods home our fourth on the other side of the interval...
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Match Highlights
U18s: Three first-half goals v Forest
VideoWATCH ON MUTV | Darren Fletcher's side notched three great goals in the first half against Forest...
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Match Highlights
U21s report: Birmingham City 1 United 1
ArticleRead how the young Reds fared in Premier League 2 action at the Arden Garages Stadium.
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Match Coverage
United striker up for award
ArticleChido Obi's fine form pushes him into contention for Premier League 2's monthly prize.
- Mar '26published time Mar 26News
U18s highlights: United v West Ham
VideoU18s highlights | Watch the goals scored by Gabriel, Brown and Rooney in our semi-final victory over West Ham...
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Match Highlights
U18s 120 in 20: United v West Ham
VideoU18s 120 in 20 | An extended look at how our young Reds came from behind to reach the U18 Premier League Cup final...
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Match Highlights
U18s report: United 3 West Ham 1
ArticleDarren Fletcher's young Reds will play in the U18 Premier League Cup final, after an extra-time triumph.
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Match Coverage
U18s: Brown fires us ahead in extra-time!
VideoWATCH ON MUTV | Our U18s have scored two quickfire goals to lead in extra-time - this was the first from Brown...
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Match Highlights
U18s: Gabriel's cool equaliser v West Ham
VideoWATCH ON MUTV | Gabriel gets United level with a cool finish, after some good work from Armer and Watson...
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Match Highlights
U21s highlights: United v Chelsea
VideoHighlights | Watch the pick of the action from our Under-21s clash v Chelsea in Premier League 2...
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Video
U21s: United 0 Chelsea 2
ArticleAdam Lawrence's side fall to a home defeat against the Blues.
- Mar '26published time Mar 26Match Coverage
Academy fixture changes announced
ArticleGames for the Under-21s and Under-18s have been rearranged.
- Mar '26published time Mar 26News
FA Youth Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford
ArticleThe Under-18s will play on the hallowed turf again, when facing Sunderland in March.
- Feb '26published time Feb 26News
U18s 90 in 20: United v Derby
VideoU18S 90 IN 20 | There's plenty to see in our extended highlights of the game with the young Rams…
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Match Highlights
U18s highlights: United v Derby
VideoHIGHLIGHTS | See the action as the young Reds turn on the style at Carrington...
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Match Highlights
Under-18s: United 6 Derby 1
ArticleThree Reds forwards claimed doubles in a convincing win at Carrington.
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Match Coverage
A superb finish by Gabriel
VideoWATCH ON MUTV | Check out a lovely finish by Gabriel for his second goal...
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Video
A penalty save by Byrne-Hughes
VideoWATCH ON MUTV | Cameron Byrne-Hughes made a terrific penalty save in the second half against Derby...
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Video
Ajayi rifles home in style
VideoWATCH ON MUTV | Noah Ajayi unleashes a piledriver to make it 3-1 against Derby…
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Video
Gabriel restores our lead
VideoWATCH ON MUTV | Gabriel makes it 2-1 from the spot, after Noah Ajayi was felled in the box…
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Video
Bradbury opens scoring v Derby
VideoWATCH ON MUTV | Louie Bradbury has opened the scoring for our Under-18s, v Derby County…
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Video
U21s highlights: Leicester v United
VideoHIGHLIGHTS | See how Chido Obi took centre stage against the Foxes...
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Video
Hammers semi-final update
ArticleOur Under-18 Premier League Cup last-four tie is being held in March.
- Feb '26published time Feb 26News
U21s: Leicester 1 United 4
ArticleChido Obi scores all four against the Foxes, as we take back top spot in Premier League 2.
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Match Coverage
Fletcher's reaction to U18s win over Wolves
VideoINTERVIEW | Darren Fletcher gives his thoughts on the performance against Wolves and our Under-18s' winning run…
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Video
U18s 90 in 20: United v Wolves
VideoU18S 90 IN 20 | Catch up on all the action from United v Wolves with these extended highlights…
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Video
U18s highlights: United v Wolves
VideoHIGHLIGHTS | Take in the decisive moments from our Under-18s' meeting with Wolves at Carrington…
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Video
U18s: United 3 Wolves 1
ArticleDarren Fletcher's side continued our winning run with a deserved victory in the U18 Premier League on Saturday.
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Match Coverage
Good Friday fixture scheduled
ArticleOur Premier League 2 game with Leeds United has been rearranged.
- Feb '26published time Feb 26News
Fletcher pleased with Youth Cup progression
Video💬 REACTION | Darren Fletcher says United were worthy winners at the Kassam Stadium in the FA Youth Cup...
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Video
U18s 90 in 20: Oxford v United
Video90 in 20 | Missed the game? Catch up with our extended highlights from Oxford v United in the Youth Cup...
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Video
U18s highlights: Oxford v United
VideoFA YOUTH CUP | Watch highlights from our Under-18s trip to Oxford in the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup...
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Video
U18s: Oxford 1 United 4
ArticleUnited are into the quarter-finals of the FA Youth Cup after a superb win in Oxfordshire.
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Match Coverage
Gabriel doubles our advantage
Video🎥 GOAL CLIP | Watch Gabriel's goal for our young Reds at Oxford, as we strengthen our grip on this FA Youth Cup tie...
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Video
Albert Mills powers home for our U18s
Video🎥 GOAL CLIP | Jim Thwaites's pin-point delivery is met by Albert Mills, who opens the scoring against Oxford...
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Video
Classic FA Youth Cup goals
VideoCLASSIC YOUTH CUP GOALS | Check out some of our strikes in the competition in the past...
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Video
Watch our young Reds in FA Youth Cup action
ArticleDarren Fletcher's side will face Oxford at 18:00 GMT on Wednesday - and you can watch the game for free! Here's how...
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Match Coverage
U18s 90 in 20: City v United
Video90 in 20 | Watch extended highlights from our young Reds' Manchester derby in the U18 Premier League...
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Video
U18s highlights: City v United
VideoHighlights | Watch the best bits from an Under-18s Manchester derby between City and United...
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Video
U18s: City 1 United 3
ArticleGoals from Gabriel, Obi and Thwaites ensured victory for Darren Fletcher's side.
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Match Coverage
Gabriel finishes neatly for our U18s
Video🎥 GOAL CLIP | Watch Gabriel's opener for our Under-18s v City, live on MUTV...
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Video
Premier League 2 game at Leeds postponed
ArticleOur Under-21s' contest at Thorp Arch will need to be rearranged.
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Match Coverage
Under-21s' Leeds fixture update
ArticleThe Reds' Premier League 2 game has had a late switch.
- Feb '26published time Feb 26News
U18s highlights: West Brom v United
VideoWatch all seven goals from a thrilling Premier League Cup quarter-final in the West Midlands…
- Feb '26published time Feb 26Video