Our U18s are built for U16 and U17 players who have just graduated from an academy and want adult football instead of another season in their own age group. Competing in open-age football, you will develop physically, tactically and mentally far faster than in youth leagues - testing yourself against experienced men every week. The squad is mainly made up of the age group itself, supported by a small number of senior players who help lead the group on and off the pitch. And because we partner with clubs between Step 3 and Step 8 of the English football pyramid, players who are ready can be moved on to those levels.

Learn the men's game

Step out of youth football and into adult football with structure around you - senior teammates who guide, coaches who explain, and minutes that mean something.

A clear pathway

The U18s exist to move players forward: into our U23s, into the first team, and for those who go furthest, to partner clubs higher up the pyramid.

Confidence through backing

Mistakes are part of development. Players are encouraged to play brave, knowing the badge and the bench are behind them.