Eastleigh FC U19 EDS

Last updated : 18/08/2023 04:04:52

Introduction

Eastleigh FC U19 EDS are a Grassroots football team.

The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the National League U19 Alliance - Title Sponsors UCFB NLFA South Division.

Team Details

Eastleigh FC U19 EDS is the elite development squad of Eastleigh Football Club, an English professional football club based in Eastleigh, Hampshire. The team competes in the National League U19 Alliance - Title Sponsors UCFB, which is the highest level of youth football in England outside of the Premier League and EFL.

The team is made up of the best young players from the Eastleigh academy, and is designed to help them develop their skills and prepare for a career in professional football. The team trains full-time and plays a number of competitive matches throughout the season.

Recent Season

In the 2022-23 season, Eastleigh FC U19 EDS finished in third place in the National League U19 Alliance - Title Sponsors UCFB. They reached the semi-finals of the National Academy League Cup, where they lost to Charlton Athletic.

Players

George Bowers (Goalkeeper)
Max Cooper (Defender)
Jake Green (Defender)
Harry Griggs (Midfielder)
Luke Hardy (Midfielder)

Staff

Head Coach: Luke Hardy
Assistant Coach: Jason Bristow
Goalkeeping Coach: Richard Martin

National League U19 Alliance - Title Sponsors UCFB

The National League U19 Alliance - Title Sponsors UCFB is a league for under-19 teams of clubs in the National League and National League North and South. The league was formed in 2016 and is currently sponsored by UCFB, a provider of higher education and professional football courses.

The league consists of 24 teams, divided into two divisions of 12. The top four teams in each division qualify for the play-offs, with the winners of the play-offs being promoted to the Premier League U19 Development League.

The National League U19 Alliance - Title Sponsors UCFB is a valuable competition for young players, as it provides them with the opportunity to play against high-quality opposition and develop their skills at a high level.