Highlights from the Bristol City Academy 2024–25 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.
Bristol City FC runs a category 2 academy based in SW England.
City Academy International Players 2024/25
- Cooper Covington (Goalkeeper) England U15 Camp
- Ashton Williams (Defender) Wales U16
- Elijah Morrison England U18
- Sinclair Armstrong (Forward) Republic of Ireland U21
Bristol City Academy Players Loan Watch 2024/25
- Ephraim Yeboah (Forward) Doncaster Rovers; Dunfermline
- Raphael Araoye (Defender) Yeovil Town; Weston-super-Mare
- Jamie Knight-Lebel (Defender) Crewe Alexandra
- Seb Palmer-Houlden (Forward) Dundee FC
- Josh Stokes (Forward) Cambridge
- Olly Dewsbury (Midfielder) Yate Town
- Billy Phillips (Midfielder) Bath City
- Tommy Backwell (Midfielder) Cheltenham Town
- Joseph James (Defender) Bath City
- Josey Casa-Grande (Goalkeeper) Bath City; Weymouth
- Marley Rose (Midfielder) Weston-super-Mare
Bristol City Academy Competitions For 2024/25
U17 Professional Development League Cup
The U17 Professional Development League Cup is an English youth football tournament created for players aged 17 and under.
U17 PDL Round of 16
- Won away against Burton Albion U17 (4 – 0)
U18 Professional Development League Cup
Established for the 2021/22 season, the Professional Development League Cup features 32 teams divided into eight groups of four.
The group winners advance to the knockout stages.
U18 Professional Development League Cup Group Stage
Bristol City U18 are drawn in Group G against under-18 teams from Swansea, Cheltenham and Plymouth Argyle.
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.
Bristol City U21 are drawn in Group A against under 21 teams from Bromley, Exeter City and Norwich City.
U21 Premier League Cup Group Stage
- Won at home against Bromley U21 (2 – 0)
- Tommy Backwell
- Brandon Edward Bak
- Drew away against Norwich City U21 (1 – 1)
- Raphael Araoye
- Lost at home against Exeter U21 (2 – 0)
- Lost away against Bromley U21 (2 -0)
- Drew at home against Norwich City U21 (2 – 2)
- Marley Rose
- Josh Stokes
- Drew away against Exeter U21 (2 – 2)
- Kai Churchley
- Olly Thomas
Bristol City Academy News
The U21s participate in the Gloucestershire FA Senior Challenge Cup.
15th November 2024
In the 3rd round of the FA Youth Cup, Bristol City have been drawn at home to Sheffield Wednesday.
18th November 2024
Luke Skinner has signed his first professional contract at Bristol City.
10th December 2024
Bristol City Under-18s are through to the fourth-round of the FA Cup following a 3 – 1 win at home against Sheffield Wednesday.
13th December 2024
In the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup, Bristol City have been drawn away to Cardiff City.
10th January 2025
Bristol City will face Cardiff City in the FA Youth Cup fourth round on Friday, January 17, at the Cardiff International Sports Campus.
FA Youth Cup Fifth Round Draw
17th January 2025
Bristol City U18s have advanced to the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup with a 2 – 1 victory away against Cardiff City.
Luke Skinner and Harry Hogg with the goals
Brandon Bak has joined Weston-super-Mare on a permanent basis.
18th January 2025
Bristol City are delighted that Luke Skinner has signed his first professional contract with the club
21st January 2025
Bristol City are through to the quarter finals of the Under-17s PDL Cup after a 4 – 0 win away against Burton Albion.
24th January 2025
In the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup, Aston Villa U18s will take on Bristol City away at Bodymoor Heath on Tuesday, February 4th.
3rd February 2025
Tommy Backwell has signed for Cheltenham Town on a free transfer.
21-year-old Omar Taylor-Clarke has signed a permanent deal with Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic.
4th February 2025
Bristol City U18s have exited the FA Youth Cup after a hard-fought 3-2 defeat away to Aston Villa U18s, with Ruebin Sheppard and Tomos Gibbs finding the net for City.
10th May 2025
Bristol City secured a 2-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday in the semi-final of the Premier League U18 Professional Development League play-offs.
12th May 2025
Bristol City are set to take on Watford in the Premier League U18 Professional Development League play-off final on Friday, May 16th.
The match will kick off at 1 pm at the Robins’ Ashton Gate stadium.
16th May 2025
Bristol City have been crowned the 2024/25 Premier League U18 Professional Development League champions after a 2-1 victory over Watford Under-18s in the final.
Players Under-24 released
- Ayman Benarous
- Stefan Bajic
- Kai Churchley
- Tim Ap Sion
- Marley Rose
- Romani Rowe
- Callum Wood