Does Stockport County run academy trials?
Confirm the age-group venue with the academy · Stockport · Checked 5 October 2026
No. Stockport’s academy recruitment page says it does not hold open trials. Trials are by invitation and depend on the age group and position needed. Its academy careers page describes a Category 3 programme for Under-9s to Under-18s. U9 means Under-9s. Families can use the player nomination route on the official recruitment page.
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How recruitment works
The club describes observation in grassroots or school football, followed by a possible invitation. Trials depend on the age group and position needed. It does not hold open trials.
- 01Scouted at grassroots or school football
Stockport says local, regional and national scouts identify players. A recommendation may lead to further observation at grassroots or school football.
Official page ↗ - 02Nominate a player
Use the nomination form linked by the QR code on the official recruitment page. QR means a code you can scan with a phone camera. The club says it cannot reply to every submission or give individual feedback.
Official page ↗ - 03Trial by invitation
The club says trial invitations depend on the position and age group needed. Further observation does not automatically lead to a trial.
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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- Local, regional and national scouting
- Ask to see the scout’s club identification.
- Ask the academy to confirm the invitation through its official contact route.
- Ask for the venue, dates and feedback arrangements before agreeing to attend.
What to check before you agree
- Stockport County, academy category and Under-9s to Under-18s (checked 5 October 2026) ↗
- Stockport County, recruitment, nominations and invitation-only trials (checked 5 October 2026) ↗
- EFL, League One clubs, 2026/27 (checked 5 October 2026) ↗
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