Highlights from the West Bromwich Academy 2024–25 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.
Based in the West Midlands, West Bromwich FC runs a category 1 academy.
WBA Scholars 2024/25
Eleven young prospects have made significant progress toward their professional careers by signing scholarship agreements with Albion.
- Liam Wilkes (Goalkeeper)
- Alfie Maughan (Defender)
- Noah DuPont (Defender)
- Idrissa Dauda (Defender)
- Adam Letlat (Defender)
- Abdul Abudu (Defender)
- Charlie Blackshields (Midfielder)
- Matthew Crowther (Midfielder)
- Rio Parmar (Midfielder)
- Adam Okorodudu (Forward)
- Jaiden Francis-Caesar (Forward)
West Bromwich Albion Academy Players On Loan 2024/25
Youth players on loan.
- Josh Griffiths (Goalkeeper) Bristol Rovers
- Reyes Cleary (Forward) Walsall; Hartlepool United
- Caleb Taylor (Defender) Wycombe Wanderers
- Ronnie Hollingshead (Goalkeeper) Alvechurch
- Souleyman Mandey (Midfielder) Stourbridge
- Alex Williams (Defender) Stratford Town
- Matt Richards (Midfielder) Alvechurch; Leamington
- Fenton Heard (Midfielder) Rushall Olympic
- Josh Shaw (Defender) Marine FC
West Bromwich Albion Academy International Players
- Jack Lines (Goalkeeper) Wales U16
- Maxwell Moses (Goalkeeper) England U17
- Idrissa Dauda (Defender) Italy U17
- Antonio Perkins (Midfielder) Cyprus U17
- Adam Letlat (Defender) Morocco U17
- Rhys Morrish (Defender) Wales U19
- Ben Cisse (Goalkeeper) England U20
- Tom Fellows (Midfielder) England U21
- Alex Williams (Defender) Wales U21
West Bromwich Albion Academy Products in 1st Team 2024/25
- Tom Fellows (Midfielder) #31
West Bromwich Albion Academy Competitions For 2024/25
U17 and U18 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
West Brom U17 are drawn in Group B against under 17 teams from Tottenham, Norwich City and West Ham.
- Drew away against Tottenham U17 (2 – 2)
U18 Premier League Cup Group Stage
West Brom U18 are drawn in Group C against under-18 teams from Sunderland, Blackburn and Reading.
- Lost away against Sunderland U18 (3 – 1)
- Won at home against Blackburn U18 (2 – 1)
- Lost at home against Reading U18 (4 – 1)
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.
West Bromwich Albion U21 are drawn in Group C against under 21 teams from Swansea City, Southampton and Fleetwood Town.
WBA U21 Premier League Cup Group Stage
- Drew at home against Southampton U21 (2 – 2)
- Cole Deeming
- Souleyman Mandey
- Lost at home against Swansea City U21 (2 – 1)
- Oliver Bostock
- Won away against Fleetwood Town U21 (3 – 2)
- Harry Whitwell
- Matthew Crowther
- Eseosa Sule
- Drew away against Southampton U21 (2 – 2)
- Eseosa Sule
- Evan Humphries
- Drew away against Swansea U21 (1 – 1)
- Reyes Cleary
- Won at home against Fleetwood Town U21 (3 – 0)
- Eseosa Sule
- Souleyman Mandey
- Michael Parker
U21 Premier League Cup Round of 16
- Won away against Cardiff U21 (1 – 1) (5 – 4 on pens)
- Archie Kirton
U21 Premier League Cup Quarter-Final
- Lost at home against QPR U21 (3 – 2)
- Eseosa Sule (2)
National League Cup
The National League Cup is a 32-team midweek competition, comprising of 16 Under-21s teams participating in Premier League 2 and 16 National League club first teams.
WBA U21s have been placed in Group D of the new National League Cup competition.
They will face Braintree Town, Dagenham and Redbridge, Ebbsfleet United and Sutton United with all matches being played away from home.
National League Cup Group Stage
- Lost against Ebbsfleet United (2 – 2) Pens (5 – 4)
- Alex Williams
- Cole Deeming
- Lost against Dagenham & Redbridge (2 – 1)
- Dan Chimeziri
- Lost against Braintree Town (3 – 2)
- Reyes Cleary (2)
- Lost against Sutton United (2 – 2) Pens (3 – 1)
- Souleyman Mandey (2)
West Bromwich Albion News
3rd October 2024
Harry Whitwell has been nominated for Premier League 2 Player of the Month award for September 2024.
15th November 2024
In the 3rd round of the FA Youth Cup, West Bromwich Albion U18s have been drawn away to either Harrogate or Birmingham City.
19th November 2024
WBA will play Harrogate Town in the 3rd round following Harrogate Town’s 3 – 1 win over Birmingham City.
12th December 2024
After beating Harrogate Town away 4 – 6 (4 – 4 end of normal time) in the first round, West Bromwich has secured a place in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup.
13th December 2024
In the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup, West Bromwich have been drawn away to Stoke City.
7th January 2025
Reyes Cleary has returned to West Bromwich Albion after his loan spell at Walsall.
The forward made eight appearances for the Saddlers in all competitions, scoring one goal.
10th January 2025
FA Youth Cup Fifth Round Draw
14th January 2025
West Bromwich Albion have advanced to the 5th round of the FA Youth Cup with a 2 – 0 victory away at Stoke City.
Goals from Donte-German Ranger and Divine Onyemachi secured the win for The Baggies.
28th January 2025
The U18s have advanced to the quarter-final of the FA Youth Cup with a 4-2 victory away at Norwich City.
Goals came from Divine Onyemachi, Cole Deeming, Rio Parmar, and Oliver Bostock.
10th February 2025
Albion Under-18s FA Youth Cup quarter-final against Manchester will be held at The Hawthorns on Thursday, February 27.
27th February 2025
Shane Gompe signs scholarship at West Bromwich Albion following a trial period.
West Brom Under-18s’ FA Youth Cup journey ended with a 6-0 home defeat to Manchester City.
19th March 2025
West Bromwich Albion U21 have been drawn at home in the Premier League quarter-finals to QPR U21 on Monday 31st March at Damson Park.
20th May 2025
Academy Players Released
- Corey Sears
- Rhys Morrish
- Fran Cherchi
- Sam Beedie
- Matt Richards
- Archie Kirton
- Ronnie Hollingshead (Joins Aston Villa)
- Josh Shaw
- Reece Hall
- Fenton Heard