The Football Academy

2022 - 2023

Twins for the Win

24th October 2022

Episode 1

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.

Small Steps, Big Dream

25th October 2022

Episode 2

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.

Back In Form

26th October 2022

Episode 3

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.

Away From Home

27th October 2022

Episode 4

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.

The Three Amigos

1st November 2022

Episode 5

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.

Brothers United

2nd November 2022

Episode 6

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.

The Ultimate Comeback

3rd November 2022

Episode 7

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.

Going the Distance

7th November 2022

Episode 8

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.

The Perfect Professional

8th November 2022

Episode 9

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?

Team Spirit

9th November 2022

Episode 10

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

Erin and Eva Battle the Boys

10th November 2022

Episode 11

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

The Germans Are Coming

14th November 2022

Episode 12

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.

Captain Fantastic

15th November 2022

Episode 13

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.

Intensity

16th November 2022

Episode 14

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

The Final Whistle

17th November 2022

Episode 15

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

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