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Does Oxford United run academy trials?

Oxford Sports Park · Oxford · Checked 5 October 2026

NoTrial information

We found no current open boys’ academy trial date in the official pages checked. Oxford’s June 2018 announcement describes a Category 3 academy licence. It is an older licence announcement, not a new audit. The club’s November 2020 recruitment role covers Under-6s to Under-16s. U6 means Under-6s. Its current facilities page says academy players train at Oxford Sports Park.

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Category3
Published age groupsU6 (scouting) to U16 (published recruitment range)
Training venueOxford Sports Park
Recruitment and training programmes

How recruitment works

The official pages checked do not give a current trial timetable or length. Ask the academy to confirm the process for your child’s age group.

  1. 01
    Scouted
    Scouting at grassroots matches

    The November 2020 role describes identifying players at grassroots matches and managing trial players. It covers Under-6s to Under-16s. Ask the academy about its current age-group needs.

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  2. 02
    Club programme
    Ask about an assessment

    The same role describes discussing assessments with parents. It does not publish a current open trial date. Ask the club how to contact academy recruitment.

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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 published recruitment range includes younger children. Ask when formal academy registration begins.
    The category and recruitment announcements are from 2018 and 2020. Confirm current recruitment arrangements with the academy.
    Sources

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

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