Swindon Town Academy 2025–26 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.
Based in Wiltshire, Swindon Town runs a category 3 academy
- Academy Director & Head of Football: Tim Bell
- Under-18 Manager: Kirk McGinn
Swindon Town Retained and Released List 2025/26
Nine players will remain with the club for the 2025/26 season as second-year scholars.
Additionally, third-year options have been activated for four Under-18s players: Dani Gonzalez-Birchall, George Alston, Anthony McCormick, and Botan Ameen.
Swindon Town Scholars 2025/26
- Charlie Summers (Goalkeeper)
- Teddy Moulder (Defender)
- Lucas Griffiths-Brown (Defender)
- Louis Millard (Midfielder)
- Jacob Hagan (Midfielder)
- Tom Mercer (Defender)
- Barrack Yeboah (Defender)
Swindon Town Academy Players On Loan 2025/26
Youth players on loan.
- Sonny Hart (Defender) Greenock Morton; Farnborough; St Albans City
- Lucas Myers (Goalkeeper) Melksham Town; Swindon Supermarine; Brislington
- Redman Evans (Goalkeeper) Alvechurch
- Dylan Mitchell (Midfielder) Weston-Super-Mare; Leamington
- Dani Gonzalez (Midfielder) Swindon Supermarine
- George Alston (Midfielder) Swindon Supermarine
- Jaxon Brown (Midfielder) Hashtag United
- Owen Foye (Defender) Swindon Supermarine; Evesham
- Finlay Tombs (Defender) Royal Wootton Bassett Town
- Harrison Gray (Forward) Melksham Town
- Jake Tabor (Forward) Bath City; Eastleigh
- Charlie Betts (Defender) Swindon Supermarine
- Kian Larkins (Midfielder) Didcot Town
- Anton Robinson (Goalkeeper) Reading City; Roman Glass St George
- Sonny Hart (Defender) St Albans City
Swindon Town 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
Swindon Town U17 will play against Under-17 teams from AFC Bournemouth, Exeter City and Newport County.
- Swindon Town U17 lost away against AFC Bournemouth U17 (6 – 1)
- Swindon Town U17 drew at home against Exeter City U17 (1 – 1)
- Swindon Town U17 lost at home against Newport County U17 (2 – 3)
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
Second Round
- Swindon Town U18 lost at home against Wycombe Wanderers U18 (0 – 1)
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.
Swindon Town U18 are drawn in Group B against under-18 teams: Cardiff City, Swansea City 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) Cardiff City v Swindon Town
- Match Round 3 (Saturday 22 November 2025) Wrexham v Swindon Town
U18 Professional Development League Cup Group Stage
- Swindon Town U18 won at home against Swansea City U18 (4 – 1)
- Swindon Town U18 lost away against Cardiff City U18 (5 – 1)
- Swindon Town U18 lost away against Wrexham U18 (6 – 0)
FA Youth Cup
First Round Proper
Swindon Town U18 have been drawn away against Hamble Club U18
- Swindon Town U18 won away against Hamble Club U18 (0 – 6)
- Harry Gray
- Tom Mercer
- Jo Owiti (3)
- Zak Sowe
Second Round Proper
Swindon Town U18 have been drawn at home against Dorking Wanderers
- Swindon Town U18 won at home against Dorking Wanderers U18 (2 – 1)
- Lucas Griffiths-Brown
- Harry Gray
Third Round Proper
Swindon Town U18 have been drawn away against Southend United U18
- Swindon Town U18 lost away against South United U18 (1 – 1) (2 – 0 after Pens)
- Owen Foye
Wiltshire Premier Shield
Quarter Final
- Swindon Town U18 won away against Bradford Town (0 – 3)
Semi Final
- Swindon Town U18 lost away against Westbury United (2 – 0)
Swindon Town Academy News
28th June 2025
Swindon Town U18s have confirmed their pre-season schedule, starting at Highworth Town on 8th July. They’ll then face Brighton (12th), Huddersfield, SGS College (22nd), Weymouth, Supermarine, and finish against Spurs U18s.
28th August 2025
Swindon Town can confirm that forward Botan Ameen has completed a move to Norwich City.
The 18-year-old has signed a contract with the Canaries until the summer of 2028, with the option of a further two years.
17th October 2025
Midfielder Joe Snowdon has signed a new deal with Swindon Town, keeping him at the County Ground until the summer of 2027.
28th October 2025
Redman Evans’ loan at Southern Premier Central Division side Alvechurch has been extended until the end of the season.
4th November 2025
Swindon Town U18s will host Dorking Wanderers U18 in the FA Youth Cup second round proper on Wednesday, November 26th, with kick-off at 7.30 pm.
17th December 2025
Swindon U18s’ FA Youth Cup campaign ended in the third round after a 1–1 draw, followed by a 2–0 defeat on penalties against Southend United U18s.