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Does Bradford City run academy trials?

Woodhouse Grove School, Apperley Bridge · Bradford · Checked 5 October 2026

YesTrial information

Yes. Bradford lists academy open trials on Thursday 29 October 2026 at Woodhouse Grove School, Apperley Bridge. The linked booking site lists Under-8s to Under-15s sessions. U8 means Under-8s. Check the correct age group before booking. The Under-15s ticket costs £10 plus a £0.25 service fee. The academy recruits from Under-6s to Under-18s and registers players from Under-9s.

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Next open trial29 October 2026
Trial age groupsUnder-8s to Under-15s
Under-15s price£10 plus £0.25 service fee
Recruitment and training programmes

How recruitment works

Book the session for your child’s age group on 29 October 2026. The Under-15s booking lists 8.30pm to 9.30pm GMT and asks players to register 15 minutes early. GMT means Greenwich Mean Time.

  1. 01
    Paid programme
    Book the 29 October trial

    Use the booking site linked from the club’s academy events page. It lists separate Under-8s to Under-15s sessions. Check availability and the total price for your child’s session.

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  2. 02
    Referral
    Recommend a player

    Use the academy’s recommendation form for players from Under-7s to Under-16s. The club also describes scouting and trials as recruitment routes.

    Official page ↗

What to bring to an academy trial

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Boots for the surface (grass = FG, firm ground; 3G or astro = AG, artificial grass), shin pads, a ball, a named water bottle and plain kit (no rival club shirts). Check the club’s trial email first.

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Where scouts watch
  • Bradford and surrounding areas
If a scout calls
  1. Ask to see the scout’s club identification.
  2. Ask the academy to confirm the invitation through its official contact route.
  3. Ask for the venue, dates and feedback arrangements before agreeing to attend.
Watch out

What to check before you agree

The October trials cover Under-8s to Under-15s. They do not cover every academy age group.
Check the booking page again before paying. Availability and prices may change.
Ask the academy how and when it will provide feedback.
Sources

Compare every club: football trials UK 2026, by club, age and region.

Updated 17 October 2026. Last verified 5 October 2026. Spotted a change? Tell us so we can check the page.

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