Brentford Academy

The purpose of Brentford Academy is to be admired as the most caring and progressive football academy in the world.

Brentford Academy gives talented young players a clear pathway to develop, progress and reach their potential.

Since its re-launch in 2022, the academy has grown from Category Four to Category One, bringing together players from Under-9 level through to Brentford B and creating opportunities to move towards first-team and professional football. The Under-18s now compete in the U18 Premier League, while the Under-21s compete in Premier League 2.

Watch Brentford Academy at Wheatsheaf Park

Wheatsheaf Park is home to Brentford Under-21s and Under-18s, giving supporters the chance to watch the club’s brightest young players up close. Find out more about upcoming fixtures, the teams and everything you need to plan your visit, including help with match tickets.

Wheatsheaf Park

Premier League 2

Brentford B compete Premier League 2, the highest level of Under-21 league football in England.

See where the young Bees sit in the standings.

Follow their progress

DAVID RAINFORD ON CATEGORY ONE PROGRESS AND BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

In the eight months since Rainford was appointed, the Academy has begun its first full season as a Category One operation, and the early signs are hard to ignore: an Under-16s side that has qualified for the national tournament for the second time since the Academy's relaunch, an Under-21s group that beat a strong League One Bromley side away from home in Brentford's first-ever EFL Trophy fixture, and a growing list of Academy players now representing their countries.

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David Rainford on Category 1 Progress and Building for the Future

Paris Comes to the Gtech

On 18 May 2026, Brentford B faced Paris Saint-Germain Under-21s in the first international fixture in Robert Rowan Invitational history. More than 3,000 fans were at the Gtech to watch Sam Saunders’ side take on one of Europe’s biggest clubs, with Iwan Morgan on the scoresheet.

Relive the night

Meet the team

Get to know the next generation of Brentford talent, developing both on and off the pitch. Each player brings their own journey, ambition, and dedication to the game, reflecting the hard work and resilience needed to progress through the ranks.

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