Highlights from the Wolves Academy 2024–25 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.
Based in the West Midlands, Wolves runs a category 1 academy.
- Under-21 Head Coach: James Collins
- Under-18 Head Coach: Richard Walker
Wolves Scholars 2024/25
- Emilio Ballard-Matthews (Midfielder)
- Reiss Bowen (Forward)
- Ryan Colesby (Midfielder)
- Myles Dayman (Defender)
- Josh Gidaree (Defender)
- Josh Gracey (Goalkeeper)
- Mateus Mane (Forward)
- Bjorn Marwa (Midfielder)
- Wes Okoduwa (Defender)
- David Osifo (Defender)
- Luke Rawlings (Midfielder)
- Max Ruddock (Defender)
- Alfie White (Defender)
- Jake Wilcox (Midfielder)
Wolves Academy Players On Loan 2024/25
Youth players on loan.
- Tawanda Chirewa (Forward) Derby; Huddersfield Town
- Joe Hodge (Midfielder) Huddersfield Town
- Dexter Lembikisa (Defender) Yverdon Sport
- James Storer (Goalkeeper) Darlaston Town; Chester FC
- Nigel Lonwijk (Defender) Huddersfield Town
- Marvin Kaleta (Defender) Motherwell
- Tyler Roberts (Forward) Fylde
- Nathan Fraser (Forward) Zulte Waregem
- Chem Campbell (Midfielder) Reading FC
- Fletcher Holman (Forward) Solihull Moors
- Lewys Benjamin (Goalkeeper) Stourbridge FC
- Ethan Sutherland (Forward) Solihull Moors
- Josh Esen (Midfielder) Redditch United
Wolves Academy International Players 2024/25
- Xander Grieves (Goalkeeper) England U16
- Jashayde Greenwood (Forward) England U16
- Hayden Ford (Defender) England U17
- Wes Okoduwa (Defender) England U17
- Luke Rawlings (Midfielder) England U17
- Saheed Olagunju (Defender) England U18
- Mateus Mane (Forward) England U18
- Makenzie Bradbury (Midfielder) Wales U18; U19
- Lewys Benjamin (Goalkeeper) Wales U19, U21
- Ethan Sutherland (Forward) Scotland U19
- Josh Gracey (Goalkeeper) Northern Ireland U19
- Fabian Reynolds (Forward) Jamaica U20
- Filozofe Mabete (Defender) DR Congo U20
- Joe Hodge (Midfielder) U21, Republic of Ireland First Team
- Justin Hubner (Defender) Indonesia First Team
- Dexter Lembikisa (Defender) Jamaica First Team
Wolves Academy Products in 1st Team 2024/25
- Alfie Pond (Defender) #46
- Luke Cundle (Midfielder) #39
- Mateus Mane (Forward) #59
Wolves Academy Competitions For 2024/25
U17 and U18 Premier League Cup
In 2017, the Premier League introduced the U18 Premier League Cup and the U16 Premier League Cup, renaming the latter to the U17 Premier League Cup in 2020 for their respective age groups.
The seven group winners, along with the best runner-up determined by total points, goal difference, and then head-to-head record, will progress to the quarterfinals.
U17 Premier League Cup Group Stage
Wolves U17 are drawn in Group D against under-17 teams from Aston Villa, Derby County and Leicester City.
- Won away against Leicester U17 (4 – 1)
- Loss at home against Aston Villa U17 (2 – 1)
- Drew at home against Derby County U17 (4 – 4)
U18 Premier League Cup Group Stage
Wolves U18 are drawn in Group E against under-18 teams Aston Villa, Middlesbrough and Fulham.
- Drew away against Aston Villa U18 (0 – 0)
- Loss away against Fulham U18 (2 – 0)
- Loss away against Middlesbrough U18 (2 – 0)
U21 Premier League Cup
The Premier League Cup was introduced in the 2013/14 season to enhance competition during the Professional Development Phase.
It added a knockout tournament alongside the regular league schedule. For the 2024/25 season, the format features nine groups.
The top team from each group automatically qualifies for the knockout stage, along with the seven best second-placed teams.
Wolves U21 are drawn in Group D against under 21 teams from Huddersfield Town, Sunderland and Sheffield United.
U21 Premier League Cup Group Stage
- Won at home against Huddersfield Town U21 (4 – 0)
- Hayden Carson
- Fletcher Holman
- Matthew Whittingham
- Owen Farmer
- Lost away against Sheffield United U21 (3 – 0)
- Lost away against Sunderland U21 (2 – 0)
- Won away against Huddersfield Town U21 (1 – 0)
- Fletcher Holmam
- Lost at home against Sheffield United (2 – 1)
- Leon Chiwome
- Drew at home against Sunderland U21 (2 – 2)
- Matthew Whittingham
- Dani Angel
National League Cup
The National League Cup is a 32-team midweek competition, comprising of 16 Under-21s teams participating in Premier League 2 and 16 National League club first teams.
Wolves U21s have been placed in Group B of the new National League Cup competition.
They will face Altrincham, Forest Green Rovers, Oldham Athletic, and Rochdale, with all matches being played away from home.
National League Cup Group Stage
- Won against Oldham (2 – ) Pens (4 – 2)
- Fletcher Holman (2)
- Won against Forest Green (2 – 0)
- Ojinnaka Temple
- Fletcher Holman
- Lost against Altrincham (2 – 1)
- Ethan Sutherland
- Won against Rochdale (2 – 2) (4 – 1 on pens)
- Matthew Wittingham
- Justin Hubner
Premier League 2
Starting from the 2023 season, all 26 Category 1 teams compete in a single league using the Swiss-style format.
Entry into or removal from this league depends on meeting the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) accreditation criteria.
Premier League 2 Round of 16
- Lost away against Chelsea U21 (4 – 0)
Premier League International Cup
The participating teams are split into four groups of eight, each comprising four UK-based Under-21 teams and four invited overseas clubs represented by their development squads.
Each UK team will host all four overseas clubs in their group. The results will determine the standings in each group, with the top two teams advancing to the knockout stages.
Wolves U21 will face Valencia CF, AS Monaco, Ajax and Dinamo Zagreb in the initial phase of the tournament.
Nottingham Forest, Reading, and Tottenham Hotspur are the other UK-based teams in their group.
U21 Premier League International Cup Group Stage
- Drew against AS Monaco U21 (1 – 1)
- Saheed Olagunju
- Drew against GNK Dinamo Zagreb U21 (3 – 3)
- Ty Barnett
- Tom Edozie
- Fabian Reynolds
- Lost against Jong Ajax U21 (3 – 0)
- Lost against Valencia B (1 – 0)
Wolves Academy News
The academy participates in the Birmingham County FA Senior Cup.
6th September 2024
Academy Quartet Owen Hesketh, Kam Kandola, Ethan McLeod and Mason Rees have all departed Wolves.
29th October 2024
Marvin Kaleta first league start for Motherwell came against Celtic on Saturday.
15th November 2024
In the 3rd round of the FA Youth Cup, Wolves U18s have been drawn away to either Eastleigh or AFC Wimbledon.
19th November 2024
Wolves will face AFC Wimbledon in the FA Cup 3rd round following Wimbledon’s 6-0 win over Eastleigh in the 2nd round.
26th November 2024
The third round tie at AFC Wimbledon will take place on Monday 9th December at Plough Lane.
3rd December 2024
Young striker Reiss Bowen has been offered a first professional contract.
9th December 2024
Wolverhampton Wanderers have advanced to the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup after securing a 2-1 away victory against AFC Wimbledon.
13th December 2024
In the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup, Wolverhampton Wanderers have been drawn away to Everton.
6th January 2025
Dexter Lembikisa has been recalled from his loan at Yverdon Sport after just four appearances for the Swiss club.
7th January 2025
The Under-18s will head to Goodison Park on Tuesday, January 21, for their fourth-round FA Youth Cup matchup against Everton.
8th January 2025
U15 winger Josiah Djokoto has joined Wolves directly from grassroots football, previously playing for Carshalton Athletic.
10th January 2025
FA Youth Cup Fifth Round Draw
14th January 2025
Seventeen year old Goalkeeper, Josh Gracey, has signed his first professional contract at Wolves.
17th January 2025
Owen Farmer has left the club, completing a permanent transfer to Leamington FC after six years with Wolves.
21st January 2025
Wolves U18s have been knocked out of the FA Youth Cup after a 3-1 loss away to Everton.
Myles Dayman scored their only goal of the match.
24th January 2025
Tyler Roberts has left Wolves to join AFC Fylde on a permanent transfer.
22nd April 2025
In the Premier League 2 Round of 16, Wolves U21s will take on Chelsea U21s. The match is scheduled for April 26th.
23rd April 2025
Luke Rawlings has signed his first professional contract with Wolves. The 17-year-old joined the club at 13 and has progressed steadily through the academy ranks.
26th April 2025
Wolves U21s have been knocked out of the Premier League 2 knockout stage following a heavy 4-0 loss away to Chelsea U21.
10th May 2025
Mateus Mane made his Premier League debut for Wolves, coming off the bench in their home match against Brighton.
6th June 2025
Academy Players Released
- Stan Amos
- Justin Hubner
- Testimony Igbinoghene
- Aaron Keto Diyawa
- Lucas Kibrya
- Filozofe Mabete
- Josh Nyakudya
- Matty Whittingham