Catch up TV
The Football Academy
The Football Academy Episodes
Series 1: 15. The Final Whistle
Meet the generation ready to join the academy next season. Nathan Redmond takes on the Rocco from the academy in Skill Showdown.
04-10-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 14. Intensity
Jay and the U15s take on fierce local rivals Bournemouth for a chance to prove themselves as potential professionals.
03-10-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 13. Captain Fantastic
U13s winger Remy is small for his age, and see how the club help him play to his best by making him captain of the U12s.
02-10-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 12. The Germans Are Coming
U12 boys Heinzy and Marley are excited about getting to compete against their Germans rivals, and U16s player Orion gets the opportunity to shine in front of millions of viewers.
01-10-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 11. Erin And Eva Battle The Boys
Friends Erin and Eva from the U11s produce their best ever result against a boys' team after a whole season where they were beaten at every game. There’s goals aplenty, bu ...
30-09-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 10. Team Spirit
After impressing in her own age group, U16s attacking midfielder Dream gets the chance to play up for the senior U18s team.
27-09-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 9. The Perfect Professional
The U11 boys go to the National Futsal finals at the home of English football, St George's Park. Can midfielder Mitch and attacker Albie bring home glory?
26-09-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 8. Going The Distance
U13s defender Jamie, who can only train with his team once a week due to living over 100 miles away, gets a much-needed chance to bond with his team at an overnight away camp.
25-09-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 7. The Ultimate Comeback
It's a big week for U15s striker Nick and the team as they travel to Loughborough to take part in the Premier League Nationals tournament, and we meet U11s goalie Ava Rose.
24-09-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 6. Brothers United
Enter the fun world of a football-mad family, where life is never quiet, and meet para-footballer Ellie as she travels to the Women's Euros.
23-09-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 5. The Three Amigos
We follow U13s trialist Kojo, who has eight weeks to impress the club and hopefully get signed. We also meet U12s best friends forever - Finn, Sidney and Teddy.
20-09-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 4. Away From Home
We follow U12s para-footballer Flo, who suffers with a sight impairment. We also follow Kaden and the U9s on their first ever overnight footy trip away from their parents.
19-09-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 3. Back In Form
In this episode, the focus is on U13s goalie Keanu, who is in remission from leukaemia and back to his best. We also meet 14-year-old midfield dynamo Libby.
18-09-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 2. Small Steps, Big Dream
We meet small-for-his-age Gavers, who has always had a tough battle against much bigger kids his own age, and four academy players watch the first team play.\n
17-09-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 1. Twins For The Win
In this episode, we meet nine-year-old twin sisters Kiki and Queenie. We also follow U11 boys Teddy and Miles in their biggest tournament of the year.
16-09-2024
CBBC
Series 2: 5. Dubai Dreams 2.0
The U15 boys journey to Dubai for the Mina Cup, young para player Finn gets a chance to meet the Cerebral Palsy Lions, and Skill Showdown features Moussa Djenepo.
17-08-2024
CBBC
Series 2: 4. Dubai Dreams
Hansel's U16s squad heads to Dubai for the ultimate tournament, and academy prodigy Riley takes on Willy Caballero in Skill Showdown.
10-08-2024
CBBC
Series 2: 3. Mary Queen Of Stops
Ava-Rose receives a masterclass from England goalkeeper Mary Earps, the U12 girls face off against tough opponents, and Skill Showdown features Paige Peake.
03-08-2024
CBBC
Series 2: 2. Twinning Streak
Rising U16s star Gavers gets his chance to shine as the team take on the mighty Arsenal, and Skill Showdown features Kamaldeen Sulemana.
27-07-2024
CBBC
Series 2: 1. Liv’s Tips And Kicks!
U14s' Leo tries to stay cool under pressure, academy sensation Jasmine dazzles alongside freestyle icon Liv Cooke, and Skill Showdown features James Ward-Prowse!
20-07-2024
CBBC
Extras: 1. Preview
Following the young boys, girls and para-players at Southampton Academy.
13-06-2024
CBBC
Series 2: 10. Strategy Showdown
Raf's tactical brilliance shines as he helps his team with their striking strategy, and football pundit Ben Davies chooses his favourite Academy goal of the season.
07-06-2024
CBBC
Series 2: 9. Here Come The Girls
Will Sydney and Eliza fulfil their football dream? Jermaine Jenas selects his top Academy goal, and can Aston make his return from injury a success?
06-06-2024
CBBC
Series 2: 8. Tough Decisions
It’s the final match day as Ellie's team vies for league victory, Sid and Teddy's future at Saints hangs in the balance, and Jermaine Jenas selects his top goals.
05-06-2024
CBBC
Series 2: 7. Futsal Fever
Captain Kane's U10 squad aims for glory, Skill Showdown features Lyanco, and Sophie and Tash’s U16s reach the semi-finals.
04-06-2024
CBBC
Series 2: 6. The Cup Final
Erin and the U12s take part in a nail-biting cup final - but can they lift the trophy? Skill Showdown features James Ward-Prowse, and Jermaine Jenas picks from three of the best!
03-06-2024
CBBC
Series 2: 14. Playing Up
Anya captains the U16s in a thrilling cup final, Ben Davies picks his top academy goal, and there is an exciting crossbar challenge.
24-05-2024
CBBC
Series 2: 13. The Sibling Special
Siblings Louis and Zara have a decision to make: running or football? Sisters Sydney and Eliza get a ringside seat at the FA Cup, and Skill Showdown features Che Adams.
23-05-2024
CBBC
Series 2: 12. Cohen’s Chance
U12s' Queenie gets a seat on the Football Focus sofa and meets Alex Scott, and Theo Walcott and Stuart Armstrong surprise the fans!
22-05-2024
CBBC
Series 2: 11. Mind Games
Saints U16s aim for glory in the cup final in a nail-biting finish! Pittsie confronts his mental block, and Raf takes on Adam Armstrong in Skill Showdown!
21-05-2024
CBBC
Series 2: 15. The Final Whistle
It's make or break for Jude and George as they do their best to make it through the Saints trial, and Skill Showdown features Moi Elyounoussi.
16-03-2024
CBBC