Bristol Rovers Academy 2024-25

Highlights from the Bristol Rovers 2024–25 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway.

Bristol Rovers Scholars 2024/25

These 8 prospects will join the Bristol Rovers Academy for the 2024/25 season.

  1. Jaydon Bishop (Goalkeeper)
  2. Reuben Moggeridge (Defender)
  3. Rocco Sughayer (Defender)
  4. Tom English (Defender)
  5. Kian Hill (Midfielder)
  6. Trey Cadette (Forward)
  7. Ollie Dewsbury (Forward)
  8. Wil Turner (Forward)

The scholars will spend two seasons with the U18s, competing in the Youth Alliance League (South), Youth Alliance Cup, and FA Youth Cup.

Bristol Rovers Academy Players On Loan 2024/25

  1. Charlie White (Defender) Poole Town; Yate Town
  2. Ollie Dewsbury (Midfielder) Yate Town
  3. Jerry Lawrence (Midfielder) Yate Town; Bath City FC; Hungerford Town
  4. Dan Ellison (Defender) Chippenham; Aldershot Town
  5. Josh Stokes (Midfielder) Cambridge United
  6. Charlie Moody (Midfielder) Cinderford Town; Cribbs FC; Frome Town
  7. Brooklyn Leipus (Midfielder) Cinderford Town; Didcot Town
  8. Taelan Savage (Forward) Shepton Mallet; Cribbs FC
  9. Jay Sutherland (Midfielder) Lydney Town; Cribbs FC
  10. Micah Anthony (Forward) Bath City FC
  11. Kofi Shaw (Forward) Yeovil Town
  12. Jed Ward (Goalkeeper) Forest Green Rovers
  13. Kian Hill (Midfielder) Nailsea & Tickenham
  14. Rocco Sughayer (Defender) Bridport FC
  15. Reuben Moggeridge (Defender) Bridport FC
  16. Tom English (Defender) Corsham Town FC

The Bristol Rovers Academy Products in 1st Team 2024/25

  1. Jed Ward (Goalkeeper) #31
  2. Jerry Lawrence (Midfielder) #34
  3. Matt Hall (Goalkeeper) #35
  4. Kofi Shaw (Forward) #37
  5. Quincy Dixon (Midfielder) #39
  6. Ollie Dewsbury (Midfielder) #43
  7. Taelan Savage (Forward) #46
  8. Kian Hill (Midfielder) #47
  9. Max Edwards (Midfielder) #52
  10. Brooklyn Leipus (Midfielder) #45

Bristol Rovers Academy International Players

  1. Raffi Budd (Midfielder) Canada U16
  2. Zane Donaghy (Goalkeeper) New Zealand U16
  3. Ollie Dewsbury (Midfielder) Wales U17
  4. Brooklyn Leipus (Midfielder) Lithuania U19

Bristol Rovers Academy Club 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, Bristol Rovers U18 are drawn in Group F against under-18 teams from Exeter City, Newport County, Plymouth Argyle and Portsmouth.

U18 Youth Alliance Cup Group Stage

  1. Lost at home against Newport County U18 (5 – 2)
  2. Lost away against Plymouth Argyle U18 (5 – 0)
  3. Lost at home against Portsmouth U18 (4 – 1)

Bristol Rovers Academy News

The U21s participate in the Gloucestershire FA Senior Challenge Cup.

19th October 2024

In the 1st round of the FA Youth Cup, Bristol Rovers have been drawn at home to Badshot Lea.

5th November 2024

With a 3-1 victory over Badshot Lea at home after extra time (1-1 in regular time), Bristol Rovers have secured their spot in the second round of the FA Youth Cup.

11th November 2024

They have now been drawn away to Hertford Town in the 2nd round of the FA Youth Cup. Match will take place on the 26th of November at Hertingfordbury Park.

15th November 2024

In the 3rd round of the FA Youth Cup, Bristol Rovers have been drawn at home to Arsenal if they win their match against Hertford Town.

17th November 2024

The young Gasheads are the U10s Festivals winner with 3 wins against Plymouth Argyle, Exeter and Cardiff.

27th November 2024

The FA Youth Cup journey came to an end for Bristol Rovers after a second-round loss 3 – 4 (3 -3 during normal time) away to Hertford Town.

17th January 2025

Second-year scholars Charlie Moody, Jay Sutherland, and Taelan Savage have returned to Bristol Rovers following their loan spells at Cribbs FC.

16th April 2025

Kofi Shaw has been shortlisted by the LFE for the EFL League One Apprentice of the Season awards for 2025.

This award honours exceptional young professionals at EFL clubs who have distinguished themselves both on and off the pitch throughout the 2024/25 season.

Released Players

  1. Jerry Lawrence (Joins Corsham Town)