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 Club 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.
10th June 2026
Darren Carter has been appointed as the Club’s Academy Transition, Loan and Player Development Manager.
26th June 2026
Birmingham City announced the appointment of Scott Sellars as the Club’s Senior Pathway to Professional and Under-21s Coach.
Sellars arrives with extensive experience in elite player development, having held a number of senior roles at Wolverhampton Wanderers, including Under-21s Head Coach, Head of Player Development, Head of Academy and Technical Director.
Redhill Road, Kings Norton
Birmingham B38 9EJ
United Kingdom