Portsmouth FC Academy 2024-25

Highlights from the Portsmouth FC Academy 2024–25 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.

Based in Hampshire, Portsmouth FC runs a category 3 academy.

Pompey Academy Scholars 2024/25

  1. Oscar Glover (Goalkeeper)
  2. Reggie Buckland (Defender)
  3. Ciaran Martin (Defender)
  4. Beau Mullins (Defender)
  5. Michael Ani (Midfielder)
  6. Chinedu Agu (Midfielder)
  7. Jermaine Osifo (Forward)
  8. Nathaniel Chioma (Forward)
  9. Tayo Singerr (Forward)

Pompey Academy Players On Loan 2024/25

  1. Ciaran Martin (Defender) Moneyfields FC
  2. Toby Steward (Goalkeeper) Tonbridge Angels (recalled); Wealdstone; Crawley Town
  3. Reuben Swann (Midfielder) Havant & Waterlooville

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

U18 Youth Alliance Cup Group Stage

  1. Lost away against Newport County U18 (1 – 0)
  2. Won away against Bristol Rovers U18 (4 – 1)
  3. Lost at home against Exeter City U18 (5 – 3)
  4. Won at home against Plymouth Argyle U18 (1 – 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

Swindon Town U18 are drawn in Group A against under-18 teams Bournemouth, Portsmouth and Cardiff City.

  1. Lost at home against Bournemouth U18 (2 – 1)
  2. Won away against Swindon Town U18 (3 – 2)
  3. Drew at home against Cardiff City U18 (3 – 3)

Portsmouth FC Academy News

In addition to their league and cup schedule, Pompey Academy also competes in the Portsmouth Divisional FA Cup (PDFA) and the Hampshire Cup.

15th November 2024

In the 3rd round of the FA Youth Cup, Portsmouth have been drawn at home to Leeds United.

16th December 2024

The FA Youth Cup journey came to an end for Portsmouth after a third-round loss 2 – 3 (2 – 2 at the end of normal time)at home to Leeds United.

21st March 2025

Terry Devlin earned his senior debut for the Northern Ireland national team against Switzerland, coming on as a substitute.

23rd April 2025

Tayo Singerr has been named Portsmouth FC’s Academy Player of the Season for the 2024-25 campaign.

Released Scholars

  1. Cody Howard
  2. Jayden Keteku (Joins Sutton United)
  3. Connor May
  4. Luke Staight