Friday 18 July 2025 13:47
With a brand-new short film, lead Under-18s coach, some exciting loan moves and the release of our Academy pre-season schedule, there’s plenty to update you on in our regular Briefing…
Our Academy pre-season schedule has been confirmed.
The Under-18s began last Saturday with a Carrington fixture against QPR, while the Under-21s' first friendly action came against Macclesfield on Thursday 17 July.
The U18s will now play Norwich City (19 July), Swansea City (26 July) and Watford (1 August). The U21s are set to take on Charlton Athletic (25 July), Fleetwood Town (29 July) and Rochdale (2 August).
New U18s lead coach (see more information below) took charge of the Academy's first pre-season friendly, against QPR last Saturday.
Fans can buy tickets for the latter game - against Rochdale on Saturday 2 August - here. This is an...