Highlights from the Leyton Orient Academy 2024–25 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.
Located in East London, Leyton Orient runs a category 3 academy.
Leyton Orient Scholars 2024/25
- Ethan Pike (Goalkeeper)
- Preston Knight (Defender)
- Luke Northwood (Defender)
- Zak O’Keefe (Midfielder)
- Eddie Wright (Midfielder)
- Alfie Wellens (Midfielder)
- Charlie Anderson (Midfielder)
- Izu Okafor (Midfielder)
- Claudio Asumu Nsang (Forward)
- Zachary Hambury (Forward)
- Aaron Sterling (Forward)
Leyton Orient Academy Players On Loan 2024/25
Young players on loan.
- Rhys Byrne (Goalkeeper) Bowers & Pitsea; Salisbury
- Thomas Avgoustidis (Midfielder) Potters Bar
- Hayden Bullas (Midfielder) FC Erith Town; Dartford
- Reon Smith-Kouassi (Forward) Potters Bar
- Charlie Pegrum (Midfielder) Welling United; Tonbridge; Hornchurch
- Makai Welsh (Midfielder) Hendon FC; Hornchurch
- Phillip Chinedu (Defender) St Albans City; Hemel Hempstead Town
Leyton Orient Academy Products in 1st Team 2024/25
- Zech Obiero (Midfielder) #29
- Makai Welsh (Midfielder) #31
- Aaron Sterling (Forward) #35
- Dan Carter (Midfielder) #36
- Alfie Wellens (Midfielder) #39
- Zack Hambury (Midfielder) #41
Leyton Orient Academy International Players 2024/25
- Marley Gabbidon – England U15 Camp
Leyton Orient 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 Plate 8th Finals
- Lost away against Burnley U17 (2 – 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, Leyton Orient U18 are drawn in Group H against under-18 teams from Sutton United, Gillingham, Bromley and AFC Wimbledon.
U18 Youth Alliance Cup Group Stage
- Won at home against AFC Wimbledon U18 (1 – 0)
- Drew away against Gillingham U18 (2 – 2)
- Drew at home against Sutton United U18 (0 – 0)
- Lost away against Bromley (3 – 0)
Leyton Orient Academy News
The academy participates in the London Senior Cup.
19th October 2024
In the 1st round of the FA Youth Cup, Leyton Orient have been drawn at home to Aldershot Town.
30th October 2024
After beating Aldershot Town at home in the first round 1 – 0, Leyton Orient has secured a place in the second round of the FA Youth Cup.
1st November 2024
Leyton Orient U18s have been drawn at home against Whitehawk in the 2nd round of the FA Youth Cup.
15th November 2024
In the 3rd round of the FA Youth Cup, Leyton Orient have been drawn at home to either AFC Fylde or Northampton Town if they win their match against Whitehawk.
19th November 2024
Leyton Orient secured a dominant 6-0 victory over Whitehawk to advance to the third round of the FA Youth Cup.
2nd December 2024
Leyton Orient will host AFC Fylde in the FA Youth Cup third round on Monday, December 9th, at the Gaughan Group Stadium.
Mark Timmington’s team will aim to make history by advancing to the fourth round for the first time in their history.
9th December 2024
The FA Youth Cup journey came to an end for Leyton Orient after a third-round loss 1 – 2 at home to AFC Fylde. Devine Samuel scored the goal for the O’s.
18th March 2025
This week, the EFL celebrates Youth Development across all 72 League clubs. Leyton Orient has a strong track record of developing academy players.
In this season, nine of their second-year apprentices earned a distinction in their academic studies.
9th May 2025
Hayden Bullas is the 2024/25 academy Player of the Year for Leyton Orient.
2nd June 2025
U18 Released Players
- Reece Jhuti (Joins Rayners Lane FC)
- Freddie Norman
- Aaron Archibald
- Uko Oji
- Devine Samuel