The Football Academy

Season 1

2022 · 15 episodes · 7h 30m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Twins for the Win

   24 Oct 2022 · 30 min

   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.

2. 2

   2. Small Steps, Big Dream

   25 Oct 2022 · 30 min

   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.

3. 3

   3. Back In Form

   26 Oct 2022 · 30 min

   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.

4. 4

   4. Away From Home

   27 Oct 2022 · 30 min

   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.

5. 5

   5. The Three Amigos

   1 Nov 2022 · 30 min

   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.

6. 6

   6. Brothers United

   2 Nov 2022 · 30 min

   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.

7. 7

   7. The Ultimate Comeback

   3 Nov 2022 · 30 min

   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.

8. 8

   8. Going the Distance

   7 Nov 2022 · 30 min

   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. 9

   9. The Perfect Professional

   8 Nov 2022 · 30 min

   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?

10. 10

    10. Team Spirit

    9 Nov 2022 · 30 min

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

11. 11

    11. Erin and Eva Battle the Boys

    10 Nov 2022 · 30 min

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

12. 12

    12. The Germans Are Coming

    14 Nov 2022 · 30 min

    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.

13. 13

    13. Captain Fantastic

    15 Nov 2022 · 30 min

    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.

14. 14

    14. Intensity

    16 Nov 2022 · 30 min

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

15. 15

    15. The Final Whistle

    17 Nov 2022 · 30 min

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