Highlights from the Cambridge United Academy 2024–25 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.
Cambridge United runs a category 3 academy based in Cambridge.
Cambridge United Scholars 2024/25
These 8 prospects will join the Cambridge United Academy for the 2024/25 season.
- Blade Earley (Goalkeeper)
- Dempsey Crace (Defender)
- Zak Sowden Fletcher (Defender)
- Samuel Okolie (Forward)
- Jahkyah Ebanks Blake (Forward)
- Lennon King (Midfielder)
- Jahrel McKoy (Midfielder)
- Ryan Gray (Midfielder)
The young “U’s” will spend two seasons with the U19s, competing in the Youth Alliance League (South), Youth Alliance Cup, and FA Youth Cup.
Additionally, there may be opportunities to feature in the Central League with the reserves.
Cambridge United Academy Players On Loan 2024/25
Young players on loan.
- Amaru Kaunda (Forward) St Ives Town; Enfield Town FC; Duwlich Hamlet
- Pete Holmes (Midfielder) Biggleswade FC; Potters Bar Town FC
- Jasper Briggs (Goalkeeper) Biggleswade FC
- Glen McConnell (Midfielder) Chelmsford
- George Hoddle (Midfielder) St Albans
- Jahkyah Ebanks-Blake (Forward) Cambridge City FC
Cambridge United Academy Players in the 1st Team 2024/25
- Glenn McConnel (Midfielder) #30
- Louis Chadwick (Goalkeeper) #31
- George Hoddle (Midfielder) #38
- Dan Barton (Forward) #36
- Amaru Kaunda (Midfielder) #37
- Brandon Njoku (Forward) #34
- Peter Holmes (Midfielder) #39
- Randy Bulakio (Forward) #41
- Jasper Briggs (Goalkeeper) #43
Cambridge United Academy International Players 2024/25
- Samuel Okolie (Forward) Seychelles First Team
Cambridge United 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 at home against Barnsley U17 (4 – 1)
U17 PDL Quarter-Finals
- Lost away against Bolton Wanderers U17 (3 – 0)
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, Cambridge United U18 are drawn in Group G against under-18 teams from Luton Town, Milton Keynes Dons, Northampton Town and Stevenage.
U18 Youth Alliance Cup Group Stage
- Lost at home against Stevenage U18 (4 – 3)
- Lost away against Luton Town U18 (3 – 0)
- Won away against Milton Keynes Dons U18 (5 – 1)
- Won at home against Northampton Town U18 (4 – 2)
Cambridge United Academy News
19th October 2024
In the 1st round of the FA Youth Cup, Cambridge United have been drawn away to Hertford Town.
25th October 2024
The FA Youth Cup journey came to an end for Cambridge United after a first-round loss 3 – 2 away to Hertford Town.
4th December 2024
Academy graduate Amaru Kaunda had his league debut last night against Reading FC.
16th January 2025
The Cambridge U15s have qualifies for the quarter finals of the EFL Floodlit Cup.
17th January 2025
U14s travel to Latvia today to compete in the Riga Cup.
21st January 2025
Cambridge United are through to the quarter finals of the Under-17s PDL Cup after a 4 – 1 win at home against Barnsley.
3rd April 2025
The Cambridge United academy has announced a new partnership with Ware FC, aiming to create fresh opportunities for players, volunteers, and coaches.
Released Academy Scholars
- Ty Ewens Findlay (Joins Charlton Athletic)
- Reece Hipwell
- Peter Holmes
- Randy Bulakio
- Danny Tyler Cowlin
Young Pros Released
- Dan Barton (Trialling at Coventry 11th November 2025)
- Brandon Njoku
- Louis Chadwick (Joins King’s Lynn)
- Amaru Kaunda