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Does Preston North End run academy trials?

Academy training venue: confirm with the club · Preston · Checked 5 October 2026

NoTrial information

We found no current open academy trial date in the official pages checked. Preston’s October 2026 academy update confirms Under-18, Under-19 and Under-21 programmes. A current academy coach advert describes Tuesday and Friday evening coaching and Sunday fixtures for that role. These are academy arrangements, not a public trial timetable. Ask the club about recruitment for your child’s age.

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Older programmesUnder-18, Under-19 and Under-21
EnquiriesOfficial contact form
Open trial datesNone found in pages checked
Entry ageNot confirmed
Recruitment and training programmes

How recruitment works

The pages checked do not publish a current player trial length or application process. Ask the club for the details.

  1. 01
    Club programme
    Ask the club about academy recruitment

    Use the club’s official contact form to ask where a parent or coach should send a player enquiry. The pages checked do not publish a current recruitment application process.

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  2. 02
    Club programme
    Check current academy updates

    The October 2026 update explains the older academy groups. Use it to check which team an invitation concerns.

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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
  • The official pages checked do not publish a precise academy recruitment catchment. Ask the club about travel eligibility.
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 coach vacancy is a staff job. It is not an invitation for players to attend.
We did not confirm the academy category, youngest entry age or training venue from the current pages checked.
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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