Highlights from the Chelsea Academy 2024–25 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.
Based in Surrey, Chelsea FC runs a category 1 academy
Chelsea Scholars 2024/25
As the 2024/25 season nears, 11 new scholars have joined Cobham Under-18s, having signed their agreements at Stamford Bridge last week.
- Harry McGlinchey (Defender)
- Harry Rhoda (Defender)
- Hudson Sands (Goalkeeper)
- Jack Austin (Goalkeeper)
- Joseph Wheeler-Henry (Defender)
- Kobe Barbour (Forward)
- Lando Emenalo (Midfielder)
- Olutayo Subuloye (Defender)
- Shumaira Mheuka (Forward)
- Sol Gordon (Midfielder)
- Yahya Idrissi (Midfielder)
- Bashir Humphreys (Defender) Burnley
Chelsea Academy Players On Loan 2024/25
Young players on loan.
- Eddie Beech (Goalkeeper) Crawley Town
- Alfie Gilchrist (Defender) Sheffield United
- Andrey Santos (Midfielder) RC Strasbourg
- Aaron Anselmino (Defender) Boca Juniors
- Dylan Williams (Defender) Burton Albion
- Gabriel Slonina (Goalkeeper) Barnsley
- Ted Curd (Goalkeeper) Hampton and Richmond Borough
- Luke Campbell (Goalkeeper) Hendon FC
- Teddy Sharman-Lowe (Goalkeeper) Doncaster
- Charlie Webster (Midfielder) Burton Albion
- Leo Castledine (Midfielder) Shrewsbury Town
- Mike Penders (Goalkeeper) Genk
- Kai Crampton (Goalkeeper) Hampton & Richmond
- Ronnie Stutter (Forward) Burton Albion
- Alex Matos (Midfielder) Oxford United
- Jimmy Jay Morgan (Forward) Gillingham
- Zak Sturge (Defender) Millwall
- Max Merrick (Goalkeeper) Hampton & Richmond
Chelsea Academy Products in 1st Team 2024/25
- Tyrique George (Forward) #32
- Lucas Bergström (Goalkeeper) #47
- Samuel Rak-Sakyi (Midfielder) #51
- Max Merrick (Goalkeeper) #50
- Shim Mheuka (Forward) #76
- Josh Acheampong (defender) #34
- Kiano Dyer (Midfielder) #33
- Reggie Walsh (Midfielder) #81
Chelsea Academy International Players 2024/25
- Jake Murray (Goalkeeper) England U15
- Hezekiah-Daniel Grimwade (Defender) England U15
- Reggie Watson (Midfielder) England U15
- Trey Faromo-Adebayo (Midfielder) England U15
- Josh Henry – England U15
- George Jobling – England U15
- Jacob Dako (Midfielder) England U15
- Isaac Collinson (Goalkeeper) England U16
- Toby Bell (Goalkeeper) England U16
- Calvin Diakite (Defender) England U16
- Gabriel Sambou (Defender) England U16
- Charlie Holland (Midfielder) England U16
- Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli (Midfielder) England U16
- Ryan Kavuma-McQueen (Midfielder) England U16
- Joel Vidal-Philbert (Midfielder) England U16
- Charlie Holland (Midfielder) England U16
- Ibrahim Rabbaj (Forward) England U16; Morocco U17
- Freddie Bernal (Goalkeeper) England U17
- Landon Emanelo (Midfielder) England U17
- Chizzy Ezenwata (Forward) England U17
- Ryan Mcaidoo (Forward) England U17
- Olutayo Subuloye (Defender) England U18
- Ollie Harrison (Midfielder) England U18
- Frankie Runham (Forward) England U18
- Jack Austin (Goalkeeper) England U18
- Shumaira Mhueka (Forward) England U18, U19
- Ted Curd (Goalkeeper) England U19
- Josh Acheampong (Defender) England U19
- Harrison Murray-Campbell (Defender) England U19
- Ishe Samuels-Smith (Defender) England U19
- Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny (Midfielder) England U19
- Kiano Dyer (Midfielder) England U19
- Tyrique George (Forward) England U19
- Harry McGlinchey (Defender) Ireland U19
- Harrison McMahon (Midfielder) Scotland U19
- Max Merrick (Goalkeeper) England U20
- Eddie Beach (Goalkeeper) Wales U21
Chelsea Academy Competitions For 2024/25
U17 and U18 Premier League Cup
In 2017, the Premier League introduced the U18 Premier League Cup and the U16 Premier League Cup, renaming the latter to the U17 Premier League Cup in 2020 for their respective age groups.
The seven group winners, along with the best runner-up determined by total points, goal difference, and then head-to-head record, will progress to the quarterfinals.
U17 Premier League Cup Group Stage
- Drew away against Arsenal U17 (0 – 0)
- Won at home against Charlton U17 (3 – 1)
- Won away against Fulham U17 (4 – 0)
U17 Premier League Cup Quarter-Finals
- Lost at home to Tottenham Hotspur U17 (4 – 2)
- Ryan Kavuma-McQueen (2)
U18 Premier League Cup Group Stage
Chelsea U18 are drawn in Group F against under-18 teams Newcastle, Millwall and Stoke City.
- Won at home against Stoke City U18 (3 – 2)
- Won at home against Newcastle U18 (4 – 1)
- Won away against Millwall U18 (4 – 1)
U18 Premier League Cup Quarter-Finals
- Lost at home against Liverpool U18 (3 – 2)
- Ryan Kavuma-McQueen
- Genesis Antwi
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.
Chelsea are drawn in Group I against under 21 teams from Brentford, Derby County and AFC Bournemouth.
Chelsea U21 Premier League Cup Group Stage
- Won at home against Brentford U21 (6 – 3)
- Deivid Washington
- Chanse Headman (OG) x 2
- Tyrique George (3)
- Won away against Bournemouth U21 (4 – 1)
- Harvey Vale
- Brodi Hughes
- Deivid Washington (2)
- Lost away against Derby U21 (4 -3)
- Harvey Vale (2)
- Deivid Washington
- Won at home against Bournemouth U21 (2 – 1)
- Kiano Dyer (2)
- Drew away against Brentford U21 (2 – 2)
- Ato Ampah
- Sam Rak-Sakyi
- Won at home against Derby U21 (2 – 1)
- Donnell McNeilly
- Ato Ampah
U21 Premier League Cup Round of 16
- Won at home against Ipswich Town U21 (2 – 1)
- Shumaira Mheuka
- Ryan Kavuma-McQueen
U21 Premier League Cup Quarter-Final
- Lost away against Burnley U21 (2 – 0)
Premier League 2
Starting from the 2023 season, all 26 Category 1 teams compete in a single league using the Swiss-style format.
Entry into or removal from this league depends on meeting the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) accreditation criteria.
Premier League 2 Playoffs Round of 16
- Won at home against Wolves U21 (4 – 0)
- Samuel Rak-Sakyi
- Harrison Murray-Campbell
- Donnell McNeilly
- Ryan Kavuma-McQueen
Premier League 2 Playoffs Quarter Final
- Lost away against Crystal Palace U21 (6 – 0)
The Premier League International Cup
The participating teams are split into four groups of eight, each comprising four UK-based Under-21 teams and four invited overseas clubs represented by their development squads.
Each UK team will host all four overseas clubs in their group. The results will determine the standings in each group, with the top two teams advancing to the knockout stages.
Chelsea U21 will face RB Leipzig, Anderlecht, Real Sociedad and Sporting CP in the initial phase of the tournament.
Brighton, Crystal Palace and Southampton are the other UK-based teams in their group.
Chelsea U21 Premier League International Cup Group Stage
- Lost against RB Leipzig U21 (4 – 2)
- Omari Kellyman (2)
- Won against Anderlecht U21 (4 – 0)
- Jimmy Morgan
- Tyrique George
- Zain Silcott-Duberry
- Sam Rak-Sakyi
- Won against Real Sociedad U21 (2 – 1)
- Harvey Vale
- Deivid Washington
- Lost against Sporting CP B (2 – 1)
- Tyrique George
Premier League 2 Player of the Month 2024/25
- Kiano Dyer (Midfielder) October Winner
Chelsea Academy News
1st November 2024
Kiano Dyer has been nominated for the PL2 Player of the Month award for October 2024.
4th November 2024
From the Premier League Cup tie against Real Sociedad onwards, Under-21 match tickets will be discounted, with free entry for season ticket holders and members.
15th November 2024
In the 3rd round of the FA Youth Cup, Chelsea have been drawn away to Leicester City.
24th November 2024
Chelsea are through to the quarter finals of the U18 Premier League Cup.
14th December 2024
After their 3-2 victory over Leicester City in the third round, Chelsea have advanced to the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup, where they will face either Merstham or Burgess Hill.
22nd December 2024
Chelsea have ensured the long-term commitment of 2007-born centre-back Olutayo Subuloye, who has signed his first professional contract with the club.
2nd January 2025
Aaron Anselmino, Ronnie Stutter, and Gabriel Slonina have all been recalled from their loan spells.
Anselmino may either provide depth for the squad or be sent out on another loan, Stutter returns after not featuring at Burton Albion, and Slonina has been brought back due to injury.
Seventeen-year-old academy goalkeeper Kai Crampton is set to leave the club to join Bournemouth.
7th January 2025
The Blues exit the Premier League International Cup at the conclusion of the group stage following a 2 – 1 loss at home to Sporting CP B.
10th January 2025
FA Youth Cup Fifth Round Draw
15th January 2025
Eddie Beach has been recalled from his loan at Crawley Town, where he made two appearances.
Chelsea have advanced to the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup, where they will face either Manchester United or Preston North End.
A dominant victory over Merstham U18s featured a hat-trick from Shim Mhueka, along with goals from Kavuma-McQueen, Cardoso, Walsh, and Ezenwata.
25th January 2025
Reggie Watson made history today as the first 14-year-old to play for the U18s since Marc Guéhi. He celebrates his 15th birthday tomorrow.
29th January 2025
Reigning champions Chelsea will not retain their title this season after falling 4-2 at home to Tottenham in the quarterfinals.
31st January 2025
Harvey Vale has departed Chelsea to sign with QPR on a contract running until June 2028.
4th February 2025
Jimmy-Jay Morgan and Dennell McNeilly have both been shortlisted for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award for January 2025.
12th February 2025
Chelsea U18s have been knocked out of the FA Youth Cup after a 5-1 loss away to Manchester United U18s. Reggie Walsh scored the only goal for the Blues.
6th March 2025
At just 17 years, 4 months, and 14 days old, Shim Mheuka has become Chelsea’s youngest-ever starter in a UEFA competition.
He surpasses the previous record held by Callum Hudson-Odoi, who made his first start at 18 years and 22 days old.
30th March 2025
Chelsea Under-14s have been crowned Albert Phelan Cup South champions following a dramatic late comeback against Millwall away from home. They will face Aston Villa later in the season to compete for the national title.
7th April 2025
Chelsea U21 have been eliminated from the Premier League Cup after suffering a 2-0 defeat away to Burnley in the quarter-finals.
22nd April 2025
In the Premier League 2 Round of 16, Chelsea U21s will take on Wolves U21s. The match is scheduled for April 26th.
Academy forward Yahya Idrissi signs his first professional contract with Chelsea
26th April 2025
Chelsea Under-21s secured a 4-0 win over Wolves U21 to advance to the quarter-finals of the Premier League 2 knockout stage.
Goals from Samuel Rak-Sakyi, Harrison Murray-Campbell, Donnell McNeilly, and Ryan Kavuma-McQueen sealed the dominant victory.
28th April 2025
Chelsea Under-21s are set to play away against Crystal Palace Under-21s in the Premier League 2 knockout stage quarter-finals on Saturday, May 3rd.
1st May 2025
Reggie Walsh made his debut for Chelsea in the Europa Conference League semi-final first leg against Djurgarden.
Still of schoolboy age, he cannot sign a professional contract until his 17th birthday in October.
Walsh is now Chelsea’s third-youngest ever player, behind Ian Hamilton and Kingsley Whiffen, having featured at the 3Arena just six months and 11 days after turning 16.
2nd May 2025
Chelsea Under-16s were beaten 3–1 by Arsenal in the Premier League Cup final yesterday. Jeremiah Berkeley-Agyepong scored the Blues’ only goal in the match.
Chelsea U21 were knocked out of the Premier League 2 Playoffs in the quarter-finals following a heavy 6–0 defeat away to Crystal Palace U21.
Dylan Williams has completed a permanent move to Burton Albion after initially joining the club on loan.
The 21-year-old has signed a three-year deal at the Pirelli Stadium, with the option for an additional 12 months.
8th May 2025
Reggie Walsh featured in the second leg of the Europa Conference League semi-final against Djurgårdens IF Fotboll, becoming the youngest player to start a European match for Chelsea.
Chelsea’s Donnell McNeilly has been nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Season award, with the winner set to be announced next Tuesday.
14th May 2025
Shumaira Mheuka has been named Chelsea’s Academy Scholar of the Year for the 2024-25 season.
He joins a distinguished list of past recipients, including Ollie Harrison, Somoto Boniface, Ronnie Stutter, Alfie Gilchrist, Lewis Bates, Henry Lawrence, Billy Gilmour, and Connor Gallagher.
Academy Players Released
- Dylan Williams (Joins Burton Albion)
- Eddie Beach (Joins Kilmarnock FC)
- Luke Campbell (Joins Nottingham Forest U21)
- Marcell Washington (Joins Arsenal U21)