Highlights from the Sutton United Academy 2024–25 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.
Based in South London, Sutton United runs a category 3 academy
Sutton United Academy Players On Loan 2024/25
- Liam Moore (Forward) Ashford Town (Middlesex) FC
- George Vorster (Midfielder) Ashford Town (Middlesex) FC
- Jack Taylor (Defender) Hampton & Richmond
- Jay Williams (Defender) Merthyr Town
- Joden Trickett (Forward) Harrow Borough; Ashford Town (Middlesex) FC
- Vinnie Tume (Forward) South Park
- Junior Eccleston (Defender) Walton & Hersham FC
Sutton United Academy Products in 1st Team 2024/25
- Vinnie Tume (Forward)
- Liam Moore (Forward)
Sutton United 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, Sutton United U18 are drawn in Group H against under-18 teams from Bromley, Gillingham, Leyton Orient and AFC Wimbledon.
U18 Youth Alliance Cup Group Stage
- Won away against AFC Wimbledon U18 (2 – 0)
- Lost at home against Bromley U18 (3 – 2)
- Drew away against Leyton Orient U18 (0 – 0)
- Won at home against Gillingham U18 (3 – 1)
U18 Youth Alliance Cup Round of 16
- Lost at home against Bromley U18 (3 – 2)
- Mikey Milchev-Szczepaniak (2)
Sutton United Academy News
The Sutton academy participates in the Surrey Senior Cup.
19th October 2024
In the 1st round of the FA Youth Cup, Accrington Stanley have been drawn at home to AFC Wimbledon.
30th October 2024
The FA Youth Cup journey came to an end for Sutton United after a first-round loss 0 – 1 at home to AFC Wimbledon.
Academy Players Released
- Lenny Jones
- Khyan Edwards
- Joden Trickett