Highlights from the Hartlepool United Academy 2024–25 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.
Based in County Durham, Hartlepool United Academy runs a category 4 academy
Hartlepool United Scholars 2024/25
”Fifteen new players have joined the seven second-year scholars to form the youth team for the 2024/25 season,” – Ian McGuckin – Academy Manager
Hartlepool United Academy Players Loan Watch 2024/25
Youth players on loan.
- Louis Stephenson (Defender) Blyth Spartans
- Tye Grundle (Defender) Bishop Auckland Town; Seaham Red Star
- Charlie Berry (Midfielder) West Auckland Town; Seaham Red Star
- Eddie Ormerod (Midfielder) Seaham Red Star
- Joe Aungiers (Midfielder) Whitby Town
- Alfie Steel (Forward) Ossett United
Hartlepool United Academy Products in 1st Team 2024/25
- Louis Stephenson (Defender) #21
- Charlie Berry (Midfielder) #39
Academy Competitions For 2024/25
U18 Youth Alliance Cup
The EFL Youth Alliance Cup is a youth football tournament in England, organized by the English Football League (EFL). It features under-18 teams from League One and League Two clubs that compete in the EFL Youth Alliance, the league system for these academies.
The competition follows a format like the EFL Trophy, beginning with a regional group stage before progressing to a national knockout phase.
Designed to foster young talent at lower-tier EFL clubs, the tournament provides a structured competitive environment beyond regular league matches.
In the group stage, Hartlepool United U18 are drawn in Group C against under-18 teams from Doncaster Rovers, Grimsby Town, Harrogate Town, Bradford City and Huddersfield Town.
U18 Youth Alliance Cup Group Stage
- Lost at home against Doncaster Rovers U18 (5 – 0)
- Drew at home against Bradford City U18 (1 – 1)
- Won at home against Harrogate Town U18 (3 – 1)
- Lost away against Huddersfield Town U18 (3 – 2)
- Lost away against Grimsby Town U18 (2 – 1)
Hartlepool United Academy News
2nd October 2024
Pools exited the FA Youth Cup after losing at home to Blyth Spartans AFC in the 2nd qualifying round.
12th November 2024
Jack Wallace has been chosen for the North of England squad to compete against the South in the final round of the England Schoolboys Schools U18s trials, set for December 8th.