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The Football Academy Episodes
Series 3: 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.\n\n\n\n
11-10-2025
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Series 3: 15. The Final Whistle
The pressure is on at the end of the season! Can Riley, Maddie Carter and Alex keep their places at the Football Academy for another year?
03-10-2025
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Series 3: 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.
02-10-2025
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Series 3: 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.
01-10-2025
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Series 3: 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 ...
30-09-2025
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Series 3: 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.
29-09-2025
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Series 3: 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.
26-09-2025
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Series 3: 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 S ...
25-09-2025
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Series 3: 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 A ...
24-09-2025
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Series 3: 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.
23-09-2025
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Series 3: 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 H ...
22-09-2025
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Series 3: 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.
19-09-2025
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Series 3: 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 Sh ...
18-09-2025
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Series 3: 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 ...
17-09-2025
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Series 3: 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.
16-09-2025
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Series 1: 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.
18-07-2025
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Series 1: 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?
17-07-2025
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Series 1: 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.
16-07-2025
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Series 1: 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.
15-07-2025
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Series 1: 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.
14-07-2025
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Series 1: 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.
11-07-2025
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Series 1: 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.
10-07-2025
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Series 1: 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.
09-07-2025
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Series 1: 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.\n
08-07-2025
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Series 1: 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.
07-07-2025
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Series 1: 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.
24-01-2025
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Series 1: 14. Intensity
Jay and the U15s take on fierce local rivals Bournemouth for a chance to prove themselves as potential professionals.
23-01-2025
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Series 1: 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.
22-01-2025
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Series 1: 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.
21-01-2025
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Extras: 1. Preview
Following the young boys, girls and para-players at Southampton Academy.
20-01-2025
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Series 1: 11. Erin And Eva Battle The Boys
Friends Erin and Eva from the U11s produce their best ever result against a boys' team after a whole season where they were beaten at every game. There’s goals aplenty, bu ...
20-01-2025
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Series 2: 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 Moussa Djenepo.
17-08-2024
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Series 2: 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.
10-08-2024
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Series 2: 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.
03-08-2024
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Series 2: 2. Twinning Streak
Rising U16s star Gavers gets his chance to shine as the team take on the mighty Arsenal, and Skill Showdown features Kamaldeen Sulemana.
27-07-2024
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Series 2: 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!
20-07-2024
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Series 2: 10. Strategy 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.
07-06-2024
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Series 2: 9. Here Come The Girls
Will Sydney and Eliza fulfil their football dream? Jermaine Jenas selects his top Academy goal, and can Aston make his return from injury a success?
06-06-2024
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Series 2: 8. Tough Decisions
It’s the 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.
05-06-2024
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Series 2: 7. Futsal Fever
Captain Kane's U10 squad aims for glory, Skill Showdown features Lyanco, and Sophie and Tash’s U16s reach the semi-finals.
04-06-2024
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Series 2: 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!
03-06-2024
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Series 2: 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.
24-05-2024
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Series 2: 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.
23-05-2024
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Series 2: 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!
22-05-2024
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Series 2: 11. Mind Games
Saints U16s aim for glory in the cup final in a nail-biting finish! Pittsie confronts his mental block, and Raf takes on Adam Armstrong in Skill Showdown!
21-05-2024
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Series 2: 15. The Final Whistle
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.
16-03-2024
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