Highlights from the Fleetwood Town Academy 2024–25 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.
Based in Lancashire, Fleetwood Town FC runs a category 2 academy
Fleetwood Town Academy Players On Loan 2024/25
Youth players on loan.
- George Morrison (Midfielder) Tamworth
- Sam Glenfield (Forward) Waterford FC
- Stephen McMullan (Goalkeeper) Caernarfon Town; Waterford FC
- Joshua Eccles (Defender) Thornton Cleveleys FC
- Tom Donaghy (Goalkeeper) Hereford; Boston United
- Finley Cross-Adair (Forward) Preston; Warrington
- Crispin McLean (Midfielder) Lancaster City
- Conor Haughey (Defender) Lancaster City
Fleetwood Town Academy Products in 1st Team 2024/25
- Will Johnson (Defender) #24
- Owen Devonport (Midfielder) #31
- Kayden Hughes (Defender) #32
- Pele Smith (Midfielder) #33
- Liam Roberts (Midfielder) #34
- Reece Wilkes (Academy) #35
- Zack Littler (Midfielder) #36
- Luke Hewitson (Goalkeeper) #37
- Crispin McLean (Midfielder) #38
- Raffaele Cirino (Defender) #39
- Mikey Lane (Forward) #51
Fleetwood Town Academy International Players 2024/25
- Reece Wilkes (Midfielder) England U16
- James Bulkelly (Defender) New Zealand U19
- Brandon Sumpter (Goalkeeper) Barbados National Team
- Raffaele Cirino (Defender) Montserrat National Team
- Stephen McMullan (Goalkeeper) Northern Ireland National Team
Fleetwood Town Academy Competitions For 2024/25
U17 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
Fleetwood Town U17 are drawn in Group F against under-17 teams from Blackburn, Manchester City and Everton.
- Lost away against Everton U17 (2 – 0)
- Lost at home against Manchester City U17 (1 – 0)
- Lost away against Blackburn U17 (8 – 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
Fleetwood Town U18 are drawn in Group B against under-18 teams Wrexham, Bolton Wanderers and Crewe Alexandra.
- Drew away against Crewe Alexandra U18 (4 – 4)
- Lost at home against Wrexham U18 (3 – 2)
- Drew at home against Bolton Wanderers U18 (2 – 2)
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.
Fleetwood Town U21 are drawn in Group C against under 21 teams from Swansea City, West Bromwich Albion and Southampton.
U21 Premier League Cup Group Stage
- Lost at home against Swansea City U21 (6 – 0)
- Lost away against Southampton U21 (4 – 1)
- Crispin McLean
- Lost at home against West Bromwich Albion U21 (3 – 2)
- Owen Devonport (2)
- Won away at Swansea City U21 (3 – 2)
- Owen Devonport
- Rylee Wilkinson
- Leo Thompson
- Lost away against West Bromwich Albion U21 (3 – 0)
- Won at home against Southampton U21 (2 – 0)
- Kayden Hughes
- Liam Roberts
Fleetwood Town Academy News
The academy participates in the Lancashire FA Senior Cup
19th October 2024
In the 1st round of the FA Youth Cup, Fleetwood Town have been drawn at home to Wigan Athletic.
1st November 2024
After beating Wigan Athletic at home in the first round 4 – 1, Fleetwood Town has secured a place in the second round of the FA Youth Cup.
2nd November 2024
Fleetwood Town U18s have been drawn at home against Tamworth in the 2nd round of the FA Youth Cup.
11th November 2024
The second round clash against Tamworth in the FA Youth Cup has been confirmed for Friday the 15th of November at the Highbury Stadium.
15th November 2024
In the 3rd round of the FA Youth Cup, Fleetwood have been drawn at home to Burnley after beating Tamworth 7 – 0 in the 2nd round.
10th December 2024
Fleetwood Town Under-18s are through to the fourth-round of the FA Youth Cup following a 1 – 0 home win against Burnley.
13th December 2024
In the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup, Fleetwood Town have been drawn at home to Southampton.
3rd January 2025
Young midfielder Pele Smith has signed his first professional contract, seven years after joining the club.
10th January 2025
FA Youth Cup Fifth Round Draw
13th January 2025
George Morrison played a key role in helping Tamworth take Tottenham Hotspur the distance in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup.
14th January 2025
Fleetwood Town U18s saw their FA Youth Cup journey end with a 3-0 home defeat to Southampton.
7th February 2025
Liam Roberts has signed his first professional contract with Fleetwood Town, seven years after joining the club as a young winger.
14th February 2025
Tom Donaghy has completed a permanent move to Oldham Athletic today after spending three and a half years with Fleetwood Town.
21st March 2025
This week, the EFL celebrates Youth Development across all 72 League clubs. Fleetwood Town has a strong track record of developing academy players.
The Cods celebrates academy players Kayden Hughes, Owen Davenport, and Pele Smith, who all made their EFL debuts this season.
23 March 2025
Forward Mikey Lane made his EFL debut on Saturday, coming on as a substitute for Tranmere Rovers.
21st April 2025
Will Johnson made his EFL League debut for Fleetwood Town in their match against Harrogate Town.
9th May 2025
Fleetwood Town Academy Awards night held at Highbury Stadium.