Birmingham City FC ran a category 1 academy based in West Midlands. They have a youth development program that nurtures young talent.
Birmingham City were officially granted Category One status in May 2025.
Some of Birmingham City U21s academy home matches will take place at Stratford Town FC grounds.
Stratford Town FC are nicknamed the ‘The Bards’ and are currently members of the Southern League Premier Division Central.
The address is The Arden Garages Stadium, Knights Lane, Tiddington, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire CV37 7BZ
The Birmingham City academy X (Formerly Twitter) handle is @BCFCAcademy
“The best player you can get through is an academy player” – Chris Davies, Men’s First Team Manager
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Academy News
13th February 2026
Under-21s Professional Development Phase Coach, Mark Kennedy, for personal reasons.
The former Republic of Ireland international joined the Club’s coaching staff in June 2025 and led the Under-21s in their first campaign as a Premier League 2 side.
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