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About The Football Academy

The Football Academy is a reality and documentary TV series that premiered on CBBC on October 24, 2022. It has 4 seasons and 45 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 4 Episode 8 "Spurs vs Europe", aired on October 5, 2026.

Series following the young boys, girls and para-players at Southampton Academy.

  • Reality
  • Documentary

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Episodes

45 episodes · 4 seasons

Season 1

2022 · 15 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago

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  1. E15

    15. The Final Whistle

    Finale

    Meet the generation ready to join the academy next season. Nathan Redmond takes on the Rocco from the academy in Skill Showdown.

  2. E14

    14. Intensity

    Jay and the U15s take on fierce local rivals Bournemouth for a chance to prove themselves as potential professionals.

  3. E13

    13. Captain Fantastic

    U13s winger Remy is small for his age, and see how the club help him play to his best by making him captain of the U12s.

  4. E12

    12. The Germans Are Coming

    U12 boys Heinzy and Marley are excited about getting to compete against their Germans rivals, and U16s player Orion gets the opportunity to shine in front of millions of viewers.

  5. E11

    11. Erin and Eva Battle the Boys

    Series following the young boys, girls and para-players at Southampton Academy.

  6. E10

    10. Team Spirit

    After impressing in her own age group, U16s attacking midfielder Dream gets the chance to play up for the senior U18s team.

  7. E9

    9. The Perfect Professional

    The U11 boys go to the National Futsal finals at the home of English football, St George's Park. Can midfielder Mitch and attacker Albie bring home glory?

  8. E8

    8. Going the Distance

    U13s defender Jamie, who can only train with his team once a week due to living over 100 miles away, gets a much-needed chance to bond with his team at an overnight away camp.

  9. E7

    7. The Ultimate Comeback

    It's a big week for U15s striker Nick and the team as they travel to Loughborough to take part in the Premier League Nationals tournament, and we meet U11s goalie Ava Rose.

  10. E6

    6. Brothers United

    Enter the fun world of a football-mad family, where life is never quiet, and meet para-footballer Ellie as she travels to the Women's Euros.

  11. E5

    5. The Three Amigos

    We follow U13s trialist Kojo, who has eight weeks to impress the club and hopefully get signed. We also meet U12s best friends forever - Finn, Sidney and Teddy.

  12. E4

    4. Away From Home

    We follow U12s para-footballer Flo, who suffers with a sight impairment. We also follow Kaden and the U9s on their first ever overnight footy trip away from their parents.

  13. E3

    3. Back In Form

    In this episode, the focus is on U13s goalie Keanu, who is in remission from leukaemia and back to his best. We also meet 14-year-old midfield dynamo Libby.

  14. E2

    2. Small Steps, Big Dream

    We meet small-for-his-age Gavers, who has always had a tough battle against much bigger kids his own age, and four academy players watch the first team play.

  15. E1

    1. Twins for the Win

    In this episode, we meet nine-year-old twin sisters Kiki and Queenie. We also follow U11 boys Teddy and Miles in their biggest tournament of the year.

Season 2

2023 · 15 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago

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  1. The Football Academy S2 E15 still E15

    15. The Final Whistle

    Finale

    It's make or break for Jude and George as they do their best to make it through the Saints trial, and Skill Showdown features Moi Elyounoussi.

  2. The Football Academy S2 E14 still E14

    14. Playing Up

    Anya captains the U16s in a thrilling cup final, Ben Davies picks his top academy goal, and there is an exciting crossbar challenge.

  3. The Football Academy S2 E13 still E13

    13. The Sibling Special

    Siblings Louis and Zara have a decision to make: running or football? Sisters Sydney and Eliza get a ringside seat at the FA Cup, and Skill Showdown features Che Adams.

  4. The Football Academy S2 E12 still E12

    12. Cohen's Chance

    U12s' Queenie gets a seat on the Football Focus sofa and meets Alex Scott, and Theo Walcott and Stuart Armstrong surprise the fans!

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    11. Mind Games

    Saints U16s aim for glory in the cup final in a nail-biting finish! Pitsy confronts his mental block, and Raf takes on Adam Armstrong in Skill Showdown!

  6. The Football Academy S2 E10 still E10

    10. Stragedy Showdown

    Raf's tactical brilliance shines as he helps his team with their striking strategy, and football pundit Ben Davies chooses his favourite Academy goal of the season.

  7. The Football Academy S2 E9 still E9

    9. Here Come the Girls

    Will Sydney and Eliza fullfil their football dream? Jermaine Jenas selects his top Academy goal, and can Aston make his return from injury a sucess?

  8. The Football Academy S2 E8 still E8

    8. Tough Decisions

    It's final match day as Ellie's team vies for league victory, Sid and Teddy's future at Saints hangs in the balance, and Jermaine Jenas selects his top goals

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    7. Futsal Fever

    Captain Kane's U10 squad aims for glory, Skill Showdown features Lyanco, and Shophie and Tash's U16s reach the semi-finals

  10. The Football Academy S2 E6 still E6

    6. The Cup Final

    Erin and the U12s take part in a nail-biting cup final - but can they lift the trophy? Skill Showdown features James Ward-Prowse and Jermaine Jenas picks from three of the best!

  11. The Football Academy S2 E5 still E5

    5. Dubai Dreams 2.0

    The U15 boys journey to Dubai for the Mina Cup, young para player Finn gets a chance to meet the Cerebral Palsy Lions, and Skill Showdown features MoussaDjenepo.

  12. The Football Academy S2 E4 still E4

    4. Dubai Dreams

    Hansel's U16s squad heads to Dubai for the ultimate tournament, and academy prodigy Riley takes on Willy Caballero in Skill Showdown.

  13. The Football Academy S2 E3 still E3

    3. Mary Queen of Stops

    Ava-Rose receives a masterclass from England goalkeeper Mary Earps, the U12 girls face off against tough opponents, and Skill Showdown features Paige Peake.

  14. The Football Academy S2 E2 still E2

    2. Twinning Streak

    Unstoppable U12s twins Kiki and Queenie play for their lives as they clash with the local boys team to continue their winning streak.

  15. The Football Academy S2 E1 still E1

    1. Liv's Tips and Kicks

    U14s' Leo tries to stay cool under pressure, academy sensation Jasmine dazzles alongside freestyle icon Liv Cooke, and Skill Showdown features James Ward-Prowse!

Season 3

2025 · 15 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

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  1. E15

    15. The Final Whistle

    The pressure is on! Can Riley, Maddie Carter and Alex keep their places at the Football Academy for another year?

  2. E14

    14. Oi Ref!

    George writes about footy, while Harry strives for his scholarship. Harriet Pavlou takes on Rio in Skill Showdown, and Ben and Luke Nuttall choose their favourite academy goal.

  3. E13

    13. Decision Day

    Eloise and Holly try to prove they should stay at the Football Academy, while Harry, Julian and Ace go all-out in Italy. Michael Dawson takes on Folo in Skill Showdown.

  4. E12

    12. A Tale of Two Trophies

    Harry, Julian and Ace are Italy-bound, and 16-year-olds Jun’ai and Luca play in the under-17 final against Charlton. Can either take the trophy? Ledley King takes on Etta in Skill Showdown.

  5. E11

    11. Putting Down Roots

    Mia and Lucy face their biggest game of the season, and buds Masai and Ernest get competitive. Spurs legend Sandro takes on Jayden in Skill Showdown.

  6. E10

    10. Good Enough, Old Enough

    Lola and Charlotte want goals and glory! Jun’ai and Luca get the call-up for a huge under-18s cup game. Lenna Gunning-Williams takes on academy player Lexi in Skill Showdown.

  7. E9

    9. A Long Way from Home

    Can Mia and Lucy adapt to life at The Football Academy? Trialist goalie Folo tries to prove he’s the super-stopper the club needs, and Maddie takes on Spurs legend Jenna Schillaci in Skill Showdown.

  8. E8

    8. On Trial

    Do Rio and Etta have what it takes to be accepted into the Football Academy? Can captain Sol and new signing Phoenix beat Fulham in the cup? Destiny Udogie takes on George and Ace in Skill Showdown.

  9. E7

    7. Charlie’s Comeback

    Can Charlie return to goalscoring after injury? And will Ace or Julian come out on top? Martha Thomas takes on under-11 Harry in a fiercely fought Skill Showdown.

  10. E6

    6. Sol the Goal

    Can under-15s defender Sol lead his team to victory in The Floodlit Cup? Can Konan bounce back with a little help from family? Spurs legend Jenna Schillaci takes on Eloise and Holly in Skill Showdown.

  11. E5

    5. Reks to the Rescue

    Goalie Reks steps up to play for the Spurs cerebral palsy men’s team. Riley and Maddie join the under-15s, and Ledley King is in Skill Showdown.

  12. E4

    4. Who’s Coming Home with the Cup?

    Can under-12s Carter and Alex go all the way in Portugal? And can under-16s Poppy, Eloise and Nife lift the cup against Blackburn? WSL star Lenna Gunning-Williams is in Skill Showdown.

  13. E3

    3. Algarve Adventure

    Under-12s Carter and Alex jet off to Portugal for a huge tournament, Riley and Maddie take on Crystal Palace in the cup, and under-10 Julian takes on Spurs legend Sandro in The Maradona 7.

  14. E2

    2. BFFs

    Best mates Riley and Maddie battle a boys' team, and pals Masai and Ernest swap the pitch for the kitchen. Michael Dawson is in Skill Showdown.

  15. E1

    1. Kick-Off

    Meet the Tottenham Hotspur academy players. Lia Lewis picks her Three of the Best, and Dominic Solanke takes on 11-year-old Konan in Skill Showdown.

Season 4

2026 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 1 month ago

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  1. E8

    8. Spurs vs Europe

    Ernest and Masai tour the Netherlands, where they discover a fiery rivalry against a Danish team. Elyse and Isla fight for spots in the U14s, and Michael Dawson and Harriet Pavlou also feature.

  2. E7

    7. Playing Up

    The pressure is on for U16s skipper Bushy as she steps up to U19s v Newcastle. Harry and the team go for the cup in Europe, and Jake Livermore and Jess Watkins also feature.

  3. E6

    6. Small but Mighty

    U14s Isla and Savannah - aka Ant and Dec - try to prove that heart beats height as they take on QPR. Leo is tested in a clash against Plymouth, and it's Sandro v Harry in Skill Showdown.

  4. E5

    5. The Dreaded Penalties

    Konan, Jason and Harry face a dramatic penalty shoot-out in Spain. Lexi faces a game against Newcastle before her future at the academy is decided, and Wizzy chooses his favourite goal.

  5. E4

    4. Expedition España

    U12s defender Alex goes in search of silverware as he travels to Spain on his first tour. Maddie battles on without her injured bestie Riley, and Spurs legend Ledley King stars in Skill Showdown.

  6. E3

    3. The Life of Riley and Maddie

    Maddie and Riley are now in the U16s, who face a physical Millwall U18s. Pax takes on the captaincy in a must-win match against Norwich, and Spurs legend Michael Dawson stars in Skill Showdown.

  7. E2

    2. Pax to the Max

    New recruit Pax hopes to impress against Derby, while Ava and Eliza take on Oxford. Spurs legend Ledley King takes on Masai in Skill Showdown. And there's Three of the Best and Skill Show Off.

  8. E1

    1. Could It Be Magic?

    U12 best friends Masai and Ernest reunite for a must-win match, while U14s Eliza and Ava take on the mighty Welsh U15s. Spurs' Vicario stars in Skill Showdown.

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The most recent episode of The Football Academy, Season 4 Episode 8 "Spurs vs Europe", aired on October 5, 2026.

How many seasons of The Football Academy are there?

The Football Academy has 4 seasons with 45 episodes in total.

When did The Football Academy first air?

The Football Academy first aired on CBBC on October 24, 2022.

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