Rotherham United Academy 2024-25

Highlights from the Rotherham United Academy 2024–25 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.

Based in South Yorkshire, Rotherham United Academy runs a category 3 academy

Rotherham United Academy Players Loan Watch 2024/25

  1. Ciaran McGuckin (Forward) Yeovil
  2. Josh Ayres (Forward) Buxton; Sheffield FC; Matlock Town; Emley AFC
  3. Hamish Douglas (Defender) Warrington Town
  4. Ben Hatton (Midfielder) Warrington Town

Rotherham United Academy Products in 1st Team 2024/25

  1. Ciaran McGurkin (Forward) #34
  2. Ben Hatton (Midfielder) #35
  3. Jake Hull (Defender) #37
  4. Kane Richardson (Midfielder) #38
  5. Harrison Duncan (Defender) #39
  6. Josh Ayres (Forward) #41
  7. Reece Wilson (Forward) #42
  8. Dean Gardner (Forward) #43
  9. Louis Bassett (Goalkeeper) #44

Rotherham United 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, Rotherham U18 are drawn in Group D against under-18 teams from Chesterfield, Lincoln City, Mansfield Town, Notts County and Burton Albion.

U18 Youth Alliance Cup Group Stage

  1. Drew at home against Chesterfield U18 (0 – 0)
  2. Won away against Notts County U18 (3 – 1)
  3. Lost at home against Burton Albion U18 (3 – 0)
  4. Won away against Mansfield Town U18 (5 – 1)
  5. Won at home against Lincoln City U18 (5 – 1)

Central League Cup

2024/25 Central League Cup Fixtures announced.

18 teams have entered the competition, divided into four groups:

Groups A and C contain five teams each, while Groups B and D each have four.

In the group stage, Rotherham United Reserves will play each of the other four teams in Group C once. The teams are Accrington Stanley, Bolton Wanderers Reserves, Huddersfield Town Reserves and Salford City Reserves.

Rotherham United Reserves Central League Cup Group Stage 2024/25
  1. Won away against Accrington Stanley Reserves (5 – 2)
    • Harrison Duncan (2)
    • Joe Hungbo
    • Ciaran McGuckin
    • Alex MacDonald
  2. Won at home against Bolton Reserves (4 – 0)
    • Jordan Hugill
    • Reece Wilson (2)
    • Jack Holmes
  3. Lost at home against Huddersfield (8 – 2)
    • Reece Wilson (2)
  4. Won away against Salford City Reserves (2 – 0)
    • Ben Hatton
    • Dean Gardner

The top two teams from each group will then advance to the quarterfinals.

Rotherham United Academy News

18th October 2024

In the 1st round of the FA Youth Cup, Rotherham United U18s have been drawn at home to Bolton Wanderers.

29th October 2024

The FA Youth Cup journey came to an end for the young Millers after a first-round loss 2 – 6 at home to Bolton Wanderers.

7th January 2025

Ciaran McGuckin returns to Yeovil Town on loan for the rest of the season.

18th March 2025

This week, the EFL celebrates Youth Development across all 72 League clubs. Rotherham United has a strong track record of developing academy players.