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Does Portsmouth run academy trials?

Club training ground; confirm the session venue · Portsmouth · Checked 5 October 2026

NoTrial information

We found no current open academy trial date in the official pages checked. Portsmouth publishes a Category 3 academy with Under-7 and Under-8 pre-academy teams and academy teams from Under-9 to Under-18. Its academy overview says the programme is based at the club’s training ground. It does not publish a parent application form or trial timetable.

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Category3
Academy agesUnder-9 to Under-18
Pre-academyUnder-7 and Under-8
Open trial datesNone found in pages checked
Recruitment and training programmes

How recruitment works

The academy pages checked do not publish the selection process or trial length. Confirm both with the club.

  1. 01
    Club programme
    Ask the club about academy recruitment

    Use the official club contact route to ask how recruitment enquiries are handled for your child’s age. The academy pages checked do not state a public application process.

    Official page ↗
  2. 02
    Club programme
    Read the academy structure

    The club’s academy vision page confirms the pre-academy and full academy age groups. Pre-academy means a younger programme before the Under-9 academy stage.

    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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By age group

Under-7 and Under-8The club publishes pre-academy teams at these ages. Under-7 means the under-seven age group for that season.
Under-9 to Under-18These are the full academy teams listed in the club’s academy vision.
Where scouts watch
  • The academy overview describes opportunities for local players. It does not define a recruitment catchment.
If a scout calls
  1. Use the official club contact to confirm who sent the invitation.
  2. Ask for the programme, age group, venue and dates in writing.
  3. Ask when feedback will be given and how training fits around school.
Watch out

What to check before you agree

The academy overview does not give a session address. Confirm the venue before travelling.
A pre-academy team is not an open trial announcement.
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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