How do players get into the Walsall academy?

Academy scouting: The official role describes watching matches and working with local clubs. It is a staff vacancy, not a player application form. Ask the club to confirm any assessment invitation.

What should parents do if a Walsall scout makes contact?

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.

Category League TwoU9 to U18

Does Walsall run academy trials?

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

NoTrial information

Walsall’s October 2026 academy report describes an induction evening for Under-9s to Under-18s players and their parents. Its official scouting vacancy describes watching matches and building links with local clubs. We found no current open academy trial date. 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.

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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

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.

Watch out

What to check before you agree

Ask academy staff to confirm the programme, venue and dates for any assessment.

Sources

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

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No open trials

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Category 1

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No open trials

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What to bring to an academy trial

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