With the football season in full swing, The Football Academy returns for a third series, this time following players from Tottenham Hotspurâs Academy. Young football fans can watch daily episodes starting on CBBC from Monday 15 September at 5.35pm, with all episodes available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
Now in its third season, the series moves to the Tottenham Hotspur Academy, offering an exclusive look at the next generation of football talent. Across 15 inspiring episodes, The Football Academy follows the young hopefuls aged 10 to 16, across the Clubâs boys and girls Academy, as well as the Tottenham Hotspur Foundationâs Cerebral Palsy football team, as they navigate the highs and lows of pursuing a professional football career.
Narrated by lifelong Spurs fan Mathew Horne (Gavin & Stacey), the series is packed with drama, emotion, and unforgettable moments both on and off the pitch. From sibling rivalries and best mate battles to international tournaments in Portugal and Italy, viewers will witness the dedication, resilience, and passion of these young players.
The series also features appearances from Tottenham legends including Ledley King, Michael Dawson, Sandro and Jenna Schillaci, as well as current Spurs players Dominic Solanke, Destiny Udogie, Martha Thomas, Kit Graham and Lenna-Gunning Williams, who take part in the fan-favourite âSkill Showdownâ challenges against academy players.
Popular football influencers such as Billy Wingrove, Lia Lewis, and Ben and Luke Nuttall also join the action, picking their favourite academy goals in â3 of the Bestâ.
Sarah Muller, Senior Head of Commissioning 7+ for BBC Childrenâs and Education said: âThe Football Academy continues to showcase incredible talent, determination and diversity of the young players on the path to footballing excellence. Series 3 brings fresh faces and brand new stories, capturing everything from epic matches and personal challenges to inspiring friendships and unforgettable moments. Itâs a celebration of youth football and the power it has to shape lives.â
Mathew Horne, narrator of The Football Academy Season 3 said: âIâm thrilled to be narrating this brilliant series. Itâs a joy to see the stars of tomorrow in action. What a privilege!â
Danny Fenton, CEO of Zig Zag said: âZig Zag is very excited to deliver Season 3 of The Football Academy at Tottenham Hotspur. The players and infrastructure at The Spurs Academy are second to none and we were lucky enough to be there to document their stories. Personally, as a lifelong Spurs fan it was somewhat of a labour of love but also something to be proud of both personally and professionally â
The Football Academy Season 3 airs weekdays at 5.35pm on CBBC from Monday 15 September. All 15 episodes will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer from the same date.
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