Highlights from the Swansea City Academy 2025–26 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.
Based in South West Wales, Swansea City FC runs a category 2 academy
- Under-21 Head Coach: Anthony Wright
- Under-18 Head Coach: Jon Beale
Swansea City Retained List 2025
View the complete list of Swansea City players who have been retained, released, or have returned to their parent clubs following loan spells.
Swansea City Scholars 2025/26
- Cameron Barry
- Matt Blake
- Joe Lewis
- Tom Price
- Alex Lang
- Ben Cabango
- Brandon Cooper
- Oliver Cooper
- Jack Fox
- Finlay Hazel
- Rhydian Williams
Swansea City Academy Players On Loan 2025/26
Youth players on loan.
- Kit Margetson (Goalkeeper) Connah’s Quay Nomads FC
- Jack Fanning (Defender) Briton Ferry Llansawel
- Ben Llyod (Midfielder) Newport County
- Jacob Cook (Midfielder) Connah’s Quay Nomads FC
- Cameron Congreve (Midfielder) Dundee
- Kyrell Wilson (Forward) Falkirk
- Evan Watts (Goalkeeper) Galway United
- Aimar Govea (Forward) Girona B
- Joel Cotteril (Midfielder) Bristol Rovers; Dundee
- Filip Lissah (Defender) Falkirk
- Mitchell Bates (Midfielder) Briton Ferry Llansawel
- Harlan Perry (Midfielder) Cardiff Met
- Brogan Popham (Defender) Cardiff Met
- Sebastian Dabrowski (Defender) Chippenham Town
- Josh Thomas (Forward) Derry City
- Arthur Parker (Defender) Galway United
Swansea City Academy Players in the First Team 2025/26
- Cameron Congreve (Midfielder) #45
- Sam Parker (Defender) #41
Swansea City Academy International Players 2025/26
Youth players on international duty
- Bobby Lewis (Midfielder) Wales U16
- Alffi Hughes (Midfielder) Wales U16
- Alex Godfrey (Midfielder) Wales U17
- Carter Heywood (Defender) Wales U17
- Alfie Jones (Midfielder) Wales U17
- Lestyn Jones (Defender) Wales U19
- Harlan Perry (Midfielder) Wales U19
- Evan Watts (Goalkeeper) Wales U21
- Kit Margetson (Goalkeeper) Wales U21
- Joel Cotteril (Midfielder) Wales U21
- Ben Llyod (Midfielder) Wales U21
- Sam Parker (Defender) Wales U21
- Filip Lissah (Defender) Czech Republic U21
Swansea Academy Competitions
U17 Premier League Cup
In 2017, the Premier League introduced the U18 Premier League Cup and the U16 Premier League Cup, renaming the latter to the U17 Premier League Cup in 2020 for their respective age groups.
The seven group winners, along with the best runner-up determined by total points, goal difference, and then head-to-head record, will progress to the quarterfinals.
U17 Premier League Cup Group Stage
Swansea U17 are drawn in Group H against under 17 teams from Reading, West Brom and Wolves.
- Swansea City U17 won at home against Wolves U17 (3 – 2)
- Swansea City U17 lost away against WBA U17 (3 – 0)
- Swansea City U17 lost away against Reading U17 (2 – 1)
U18 Professional Development League
The Under-18 Professional Development League is a leading English youth competition for Category Two academies, comprising 20 teams split into North and South regional divisions.
It delivers a high-level development pathway for promising players, combining league competition with a national play-off system.
Below are the team standings at the winter break, marking roughly the halfway point of the season.
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.
Swansea City U18 are drawn in Group B against under-18 teams: Cardiff City, Swindon Town and Wrexham.
Fixtures Schedule (Group B)
- Match Round 1 (Tuesday 26 August 2025) Swindon Town v Swansea City
- Match Round 2 (Saturday 4 October 2025) Swansea City v Wrexham
- Match Round 3 (Saturday 22 November 2025) Cardiff City v Swansea City
U18 Professional Development League Cup Group Stage
- Swansea City U18 lost away against Swindon Town U18 (4 – 1)
- Swansea City U18 won at home against Wrexham U18 (2 – 0)
- Swansea City U18 won away at Cardiff City U18 (1 – 4)
PDL Cup Quarter-final
Swansea City U18 will face Doncaster Rovers U18 on Saturday, January 31st at the Joma High Performance Centre at 2 PM
- Swansea U18 won at home against Doncaster Rovers U18 (12 – 0)
- Kai Rhodes (3)
- Josiah Kallicharan (2)
- Bobby Lewis (2)
- Callum Jones
- Carter Heywood
- Alex Godfrey
- Harvey Gray
- Own goal
FA Youth Cup
Third Round Proper
Swansea City U18 have been drawn away against Hull City U18
- Swansea City U18 won away against Hull City U18 (2 – 3)
- Harvey Gray
- Caio Ifans
- Brogan Popham
Fourth Round Proper
Swansea City U18 have been drawn away against Leeds United U18
- Swansea City U18 won away against Leeds United U18 (1 – 2)
- Callum Jones
- Billy Clarke
Fifth Round
Swansea City have been drawn at home against Blackburn Rovers
- Swansea City U18 lost away at home against Blackburn Rovers U18 (0 – 2)
Professional Development League
Professional Development League 2—is England’s main youth competition for Category Two academies. It sits just below Premier League 2, providing Under-21 players with a key pathway toward first-team football.
The league is split into regional North and South divisions, with play-offs determining the national champion, and it offers a highly competitive platform for developing top young talent.
Below are the team standings at the winter break, marking roughly the halfway point of the season.
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 2025/26 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.
U21 Premier League Cup Group Stage
Swansea City U21 are drawn in Group G against under 21 teams from Nottingham Forest, Millwall and Wolves.
- Swansea City U21 won away against Wolves U21 (2 – 4)
- Yori Griffith (2)
- Thomas Woodward
- Bobby Wales
- Swansea City U21 won at home against Millwall U21 (2 – 1)
- Caleb Demery
- Morgan Bates
- Swansea City U21 lost away against Nottingham Forest U21 (1 – 0)
- Swansea City U21 lost at home against Wolves U21 (2 – 3)
- Thomas Woodward
- Morgan Bates
- Swansea City U21 won away against Millwall U21 (1 – 5)
- Josh Pescatore (2)
- Caleb Demery
- Thomas Woodward
- Blair Mckenzie
Round of 16
- Swansea City U21 lost away against Blackpool U21 (1 – 0)
Nathaniel MG Cup
The Nathaniel MG Cup, currently sponsored under that name, is the Welsh League Cup—a football competition organized by the Football Association of Wales and regarded as the second most prestigious domestic cup in Welsh football after the Welsh Cup.
The Swansea City under-21s participate in this tournament.
First Round
- Swansea City U21 won away against Carmarthen Town (4 – 1)
- Morgan Bates
- Caleb Demery (2)
- Ramon Rees-Siso
Second Round
- Swansea City U21 won away against Afan Lido FC (5 – 0)
- Kai Rhodes (2)
- Daniel Watts
- Josiah Kallicharan
- Afan Lido Player (Own Goal)
Third Round
- Swansea City U21 lost away against Haverfordwest County (4 – 1)
- Thomas Woodward
Swansea City Under-21 have been knocked out of the Nathaniel MG Cup.
Swansea City Academy News
16th May 2025
At academy level, defender Jack Fanning has been offered a new contract, while scholars Callum Deacon, Josh Pescatore, Ramon Rees-Siso, and Thomas Searle have all been offered professional contracts.
5th June 2025
Scottish centre-back Blair McKenzie has signed with Swansea City’s academy, subject to international clearance.
19th June 2025
Swansea City Under-21s are set to compete once again in the Nathaniel MG Cup for the 2025–26 season.
20th June 2025
Goalkeeper Ben Hughes has joined Cambridge United on a 2 year deal subject to international clearance.
24th June 2025
Jack Fanning has signed a contract extension with Swansea City, committing his future to the club until at least June 2026.
10th July 2025
Caleb Demery says he is “grateful” for the chance to re-join his boyhood club after completing a move to Swansea City from Briton Ferry Llansawel.
The 19-year-old centre-forward has signed a one-year deal with the option to extend for a further 12 months.
11th July 2025
Swansea City midfielder Ramon Rees-Siso has signed his first professional contract with the club.
The 18-year-old has agreed a deal that runs until at least the end of June 2027, with the option to extend for a further year.
15th July 2025
18-year-old Callum Deacon has signed a contract running until June 2026, with the option to extend for a further year until 2027.
19th July 2025
Swansea City Under-21s will face Afan Lido in the second round of the Nathaniel MG Cup after securing a 4-1 away win over Carmarthen Town.
25th July 2025
Under-21s striker Morgan Bates has signed a contract extension keeping him at Swansea City until at least June 2027.
2nd August 2025
Swansea City Under-21s have progressed to the third round of the Nathaniel MG Cup following a commanding 5-0 victory away at Afan Lido.
7th August 2025
Swansea City Under-21s will host Haverfordwest County AFC in the third round of the Nathaniel MG Cup, with the tie scheduled for Wednesday, September 10.
8th August 2025
Academy midfielder Jacob Cook has signed an extension to his contract and has joined Connah’s Quay on a season-long loan.
15th December 2025
Swansea City U18s booked their place in the Fourth Round of the FA Youth Cup with a win over Hull City.
They will face Leeds United in the next round.
9th January 2026
Under-21 centre-back Jack Fanning has extended his loan spell at Briton Ferry Llansawel through to June 2026. The club has also activated the option in his contract, keeping him at the club until 30 June 2027.
19th January 2026
Swansea City U18s advanced to the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup with 2 – 1 win victory away to Leeds United U18s.
31st January 2026
Swansea City Under-18s booked their place in the semi-finals of the Professional Development League Cup with a dominant 12–0 win over Doncaster Rovers at the Joma High Performance Centre.
4th February 2026
Defender Zac Jeanes has departed Swansea City following a mutual agreement to terminate his contract.
12th February 2026
Swansea City U18s’ FA Youth Cup journey came to an end in the fifth round with a 0 – 2 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers U18s.
13th February 2026
Midfielder Yori Griffith has signed a new contract with Swansea City, extending his stay until June 2029.
The 19-year-old has been with the club since Under-10 level.
2nd March 2026
Thomas Woodward has signed a new contract with Swansea City that will keep him at the club until June 2029.
5th March 2026
Iestyn Jones has signed a new two-year deal with Swansea City, keeping him at the club until June 2028.
The 18-year-old defender has been with the Swans since U9 level.