Stevenage FC Academy 2024–25 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.
Based in Hertfordshire, Stevenage runs a category 3 academy.
- Academy Manager: Jorden Gibson
- Professional Development Phase Coach: Nick Mountford
Stevenage FC Retained List 2025
View the complete list of Stevenage FC players who have been retained, released, or have returned to their parent clubs following loan spells.
Stevenage FC Scholars 2025/26
Stevenage FC have welcomed ten new scholars ahead of the 2025/26 season.
- Calum Barnes (Goalkeeper)
- Divine Okwara (Defender)
- Tate Millar (Defender)
- Elijah Saji (Defender)
- Dylan Suleiman (Midfielder)
- Leonell Sadiku (Defender)
- Eddie Wright (Midfielder)
- Reuben Johnson (Midfielder)
- Temi Olowojoba (Forward)
- Samuel Ayolie (Forward)
Stevenage FC Academy Players On Loan 2025/26
Youth players on loan.
- Alfie Thornett (Defender) Royston Town
- Lenny Brown (Forward) St Ives Town
- Frank Norris (Forward) Bishop’s Stortford
Stevenage FC Academy Products in the First Team 2025/26
- Ryan Doherty (Midfielder) #33
- Elijah Saji (Defender) #37
- Max Woodford (Goalkeeper) #36
- Frank Norris (Forward) #35
- Riley England (Midfielder) #38
- Lenny Brown (Forward) #40
Stevenage Academy Competitions
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 Cup Group Stage
Stevenage U17 will play against Under-17 teams from Portsmouth, AFC Wimbledon and QPR.
Round of 16
Stevenage U17 have been drawn at home against Lincoln City in the PDL Cup Shield
- Stevenage U17 lost at home against Lincoln City U17 (3 – 3) (5 – 6 after Pens)
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.
U18 Youth Alliance Cup
- Stevenage U18 won at home against Newport County U18 (3 – 0)
- Stevenage U18 lost at home against Leyton Orient U18 (2 – 3)
- Elijah Saji
- Lenny Brown
FA Youth Cup
First Round Proper
Stevenage U18 have been drawn at home against Eastbourne Borough U18 or Northwood U18
- Stevenage U18 won at home against Eastbourne Borough U18 (6 – 0)
Second Round Proper
Stevenage U18 have been drawn at home against Merstham U18
- Stevenage U18 won at home against Merstham U18 (2 – 1)
- Faith Mustafa
- Lenny Brown
Third Round Proper
Stevenage U18 have been drawn away against Gillingham U18
- Stevenage U18 won away against Gillingham U18 (0 – 2)
- Lenny Brown
- Samuel Ayolie
Fourth Round Proper
Stevenage U18 have been drawn away against Bolton Wanderers U18
- Stevenage U18 won away against Bolton Wanderers U18 (1 – 3)
- Lenny Brown
- Riley England
- Faith Mustafa
Fifth Round Proper
Stevenage U18 have been drawn at home against Crystal Palace U18
Stevenage FC Academy News
23rd May 2025
Stevenage Football Club has reached agreements on extended contracts with academy scholars Oliver Reeve and Louie Henry.
17th June 2025
19-year-old goalkeeper Rylee Mitchell has departed Stevenage to join Norwich City, signing a contract that runs until 2028 with an option for a further year.
27th August 2025
17-year-old midfielder Ryan Doherty has signed his first professional contract with Stevenage.
18th October 2025
Stevenage U18s were eliminated from the Youth Alliance Cup following a close-fought 3–2 loss to Leyton Orient U18s.
28th October 2025
Stevenage U18s advanced to the second round of the FA Youth Cup with a resounding 6– 0 victory at home against Eastbourne Borough U18s.
4th November 2025
Stevenage U18s will host Merstham in the FA Youth Cup second round proper on Monday, November 10th, with kick-off at 7:30 pm.
27th November 2025
Stevenage U18s will travel to face Gillingham U18 in the FA Youth Cup third round on Wednesday, December 17 at Priestfield, with kick-off scheduled for 7:00 pm.
5th December 2025
Stevenage’s U17s were edged out of the PDL Shield as Lincoln City progressed to the quarter-finals, winning 6–5 in a tense penalty shootout.
17th December 2025
Stevenage U18s booked their place in the Fourth Round of the FA Youth Cup with a 2-0 win over Gillingham U18. They will face Bolton Wanderers in the next round.
15th January 2026
Stevenage U18s have made club history by becoming the first FA Youth Cup side to reach the Fifth Round, following an impressive 3–1 away win over Bolton Wanderers.
28th January 2026
Stevenage U18 will welcome Crystal Palace to the Stevenage FC Stadium for their fifth-round tie on Thursday 5th February, with kick-off scheduled for 7:00pm.
26th February 2026
Lenny Brown has signed his first professional contract with the club.
The 17-year-old forward, currently in the second year of his scholarship, has committed his future to Stevenage FC by agreeing professional terms.
4th April 2026
Frank Norris has signed his first professional contract with the club, with the 18-year-old second-year scholar striker committing his future to Stevenage.
8th April 2026
Nine apprentices will be recognised at the EFL Awards on April 19 in London, celebrating the top young players of the 2025/26 season, with one winner per division.
League One nominees are Sulyman Krubally (Burton Albion), Ryan Doherty (Stevenage) and Tegan Finn (Plymouth Argyle).