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Does Northampton Town run academy trials?

Confirm the age-group venue with the academy · Northampton Town · Checked 5 October 2026

YesTrial information

Northampton’s trial page describes talent identification days held during the year. It recommends skills centres for younger children and provides an academy contact for older players. The club’s September 2026 academy update discusses the Elite Player Performance Plan, the system used to assess professional academies. We could not confirm a current category number from the official sources checked. U9 means Under-9.

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CategoryNot confirmed in the official sources checked
Age groups shownU9 to U18
Training venueConfirm the age-group venue with the academy
Recruitment and training programmes

How recruitment works

The official sources checked do not give a current academy assessment timetable or length. Ask the academy to confirm the venue, dates and feedback arrangements for your child’s age group.

  1. 01
    Club programme
    Watch for a talent identification day

    The club says these days are held periodically. Check the official trial page and club announcements for a current date and eligible ages.

    Official page ↗
  2. 02
    Club programme
    Follow the age-based enquiry route

    The club recommends skills centres for ages 5 to 11 and holiday courses for players up to 13. For older players, use the academy contact on the trial page. The club says it will reply if there is interest.

    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
    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 player pathway includes coaching groups and education programmes. Ask which programme an offer covers. We found no current talent identification day date on the trial page.
    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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