15. The Final Whistle
Meet the generation ready to join the academy next season. Nathan Redmond takes on the Rocco from the academy in Skill Showdown.
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S4 E8 · Spurs vs Europe
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.
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45 episodes · 4 seasons
2022 · 15 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago
Meet the generation ready to join the academy next season. Nathan Redmond takes on the Rocco from the academy in Skill Showdown.
Jay and the U15s take on fierce local rivals Bournemouth for a chance to prove themselves as potential professionals.
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.
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.
Series following the young boys, girls and para-players at Southampton Academy.
After impressing in her own age group, U16s attacking midfielder Dream gets the chance to play up for the senior U18s team.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2023 · 15 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago
E15
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.
E14
Anya captains the U16s in a thrilling cup final, Ben Davies picks his top academy goal, and there is an exciting crossbar challenge.
E13
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.
E12
U12s' Queenie gets a seat on the Football Focus sofa and meets Alex Scott, and Theo Walcott and Stuart Armstrong surprise the fans!
E11
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!
E10
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.
E9
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?
E8
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
E7
Captain Kane's U10 squad aims for glory, Skill Showdown features Lyanco, and Shophie and Tash's U16s reach the semi-finals
E6
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!
E5
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.
E4
Hansel's U16s squad heads to Dubai for the ultimate tournament, and academy prodigy Riley takes on Willy Caballero in Skill Showdown.
E3
Ava-Rose receives a masterclass from England goalkeeper Mary Earps, the U12 girls face off against tough opponents, and Skill Showdown features Paige Peake.
E2
Unstoppable U12s twins Kiki and Queenie play for their lives as they clash with the local boys team to continue their winning streak.
E1
U14s' Leo tries to stay cool under pressure, academy sensation Jasmine dazzles alongside freestyle icon Liv Cooke, and Skill Showdown features James Ward-Prowse!
2025 · 15 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago
The pressure is on! Can Riley, Maddie Carter and Alex keep their places at the Football Academy for another year?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2026 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 1 month ago
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Football Academy has 4 seasons with 45 episodes in total.
The Football Academy first aired on CBBC on October 24, 2022.
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