Highlights from the Queens Park Rangers Academy 2024–25 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.
Queens Park Rangers FC runs a category 2 academy based in Middlesex.
QPR Scholars 2024/25
- Cory Adjetey-Brew
- Isaiah Balogun
- Fraser Neill
- Rico Kennedy
- Ridwan Hassan
- Mason Skeete
- Teddy Tarbotton
- Enis Neziri
- Gabriel Cuthbert
- Philip Sanyaolu
- Leon Scarlett
QPR Academy players On Loan 2024/25
Youth Players on Loan.
- Emmerson Sutton (Midfielder) Hanwell Town
- Alfie Tuck (Midfielder) Enfield Town; Farnborough Town
- Conor Clark (Goalkeeper) Farnham Town; Whitehawk; Erith Town
- Jaiden Putman (Defender) Barking; Oxford City
- Casey Shann (Defender) Bedford Town
- Matteo Salamon (Goalkeeper) Wingate & Finchley; Hendon
- Kemoko Keita-Turay (Defender) Northwood
- Fraser Neill (Midfielder) Hendon
- Alexander Aoraha (Midfielder) Ebbsfleet
- Rohan Vaughan (Forward) Oxford City
- Kemoko Keita-Turay (Defender) Northwood
QPR Academy International Players 2024/25
- Charlie Street (Defender) Wales U17
- Alfie Tuck (Midfielder) Wales U19
- Rayan Kolli (Forward) Algeria U20
- Cian Dillon (Forward) Ireland U21
Queen Park Rangers Academy Products in 1st Team 2024/25
- Kieran Morgan (Midfielder) #21
- Alfie Lloyd (Forward) #28
- Alexander Aoraha (Midfielder) #33
- Emmerson Sutton (Midfielder) #36
- Rayan Kolli (Forward) #38
QPR Academy Competitions For 2024/25
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
QPR U18 are drawn in Group E against under-18 teams from Stevenage, Charlton and Colchester United.
- Drew at home against Charlton U18 (1 – 1)
- Lost away against Colchester United U18 (3 – 0)
- Lost at home against Stevenage U18 (3 – 0)
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.
QPR are drawn in Group E against under 21 teams from Blackburn Rovers, Colchester United and Preston North End.
U21 Premier League Cup Group Stage
- Won at home against Preston North End U21 (7 – 1)
- Rayan Kolli
- Harrison Murphy (6)
- Drew away against Colchester U21 (1 – 1)
- Rayan Kolli
- Won away against Preston North End U21 (2 – 0)
- Harry Murphy
- Ridwan Hassan
- Lost at home against Colchester U21 (1 – 0)
- Won at home against Blackburn U21 (2 – 1)
- Jake Coomes
- Harry Murphy
- Lost away against Blackburn Rovers U21 (1 – 0)
U21 Premier League Cup Round of 16
- Won at home against Leicester City U21 (2 – 0)
- Harry Murphy
- Emmerson Sutton
The U21 Premier League Cup Quarter-Final
- Won away against West Brom U21 (3 – 2)
- Emmerson Sutton
- Cian Dillon (2)
U21 Premier League Cup Semi-Final
- Won at home against Burnley U21 (2 – 0)
- Harry Murphy
- Kieran Petrie
U21 Premier League Cup Final
- Won at home against Brentford B
- Kieran Morgan
- Harry Murphy
- Jack McDowell
QPR Academy News
The academy will participate in the London Senior Cup
15th November 2024
In the 3rd round of the FA Youth Cup, QPR have been drawn at home to either Gillingham or Swindon Town.
19th November 2024
QPR will take on Swindon Town in the third round of the FA Youth Cup following Swindon’s 2-1 win over Gillingham in the second round.
12th December 2024
Queens Park Rangers are through to the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup following a 3 – 1 win at home against Swindon Town.
13th December 2024
In the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup Queens Park Rangers have been drawn away to Arsenal.
20th December 2024
The FA Youth Cup fourth round away at Arsenal will take place on Saturday, January 18th at Boreham Wood FC stadium.
10th January 2025
FA Youth Cup Fifth Round Draw
16th January 2025
Republic of Ireland Under-19 international, Cian Dillion has joined the QPR Dev squad from Shamrock Rovers.
19th January 2025
QPR U18s were eliminated from the FA Youth Cup after a 3-3 draw and a 4-2 penalty shootout loss to Arsenal at Meadow Lane.
Emmerson Sutton was the standout performer for QPR, scoring an impressive hat-trick during normal time. Despite his efforts, the team fell short in the decisive shootout.
3rd February 2025
Archie O’Brien has become a part of QPR’s development squad after a successful short-term trial with Hertford Town.
The 17-year-old impressed during his trial period before securing his place in the team.
João Henrique, commonly known as Esquerdinha, joins QPR on a permanent deal from Brazilian top-flight club Fluminense.
17th March 2025
This week, the EFL celebrates Youth Development across all 72 League clubs. QPR has a strong track record of developing academy players.
19th March 2025
QPR U21 have been drawn away in the Premier League quarter-finals to West Bromwich Albion U21 on Monday 31st March at Damson Park.
7th April 2025
QPR U21 will face Burnley U21 in the Premier League semi-finals after securing a 3-2 victory over West Brom in the quarter-finals.
The match is set to be held at MATRADE Lotus Road, with the date yet to be confirmed.
21st April 2025
Young forward Emerson Sutton made his first appearance for the Hoops under manager Marti Cifuentes in the match against Swansea City at Loftus Road.
30th April 2025
QPR’s Development Squad secured their place in the Premier League Cup final with a 2–0 win over Burnley Under-21s on Wednesday night. Harry Murphy and Kieran Petrie were the scorers in the semi-final win.
8th May 2025
QPR Under-21s are set to take on Brentford B in the Premier League Cup Final on Thursday, 15th May, at Loftus Road (7pm kick-off).
11th May 2025
Eighteen-year-old QPR defender Jaiden Putman has signed his first professional contract with the club, having joined the academy at just eight years old.
15th May 2025
QPR U21 have been crowned the 2024/25 Premier League Cup champions following a convincing 3–1 victory over Brentford B. Goals came from Kieran Morgan, Harry Murphy, and Jack McDowell.
Under-21 Released Players
- Conor Clark
- Samuel Manufor
- Casey Shann
Under-18 Released Players
- Hassan Hamid
- Kooshan Hayati
- La’Trell Jones
- Kemoko Keita-Turay
- Callum Loades
- Luka Radojevic
- Mehmet Recber
- Lorenzo Strachan