Woking FC Academy is a National League licensed academy. We aim to develop each and every player to reach their full potential, instilling ambition and a professional attitude. We work as closely as possible to Category 3 Academy standards, creating a professional environment in which players thrive.

Notable academy graduates in include Woking legends Craig Ross and Joe McNerney, Wrexham's Ollie Palmer, ex-Chelsea and now-Reading's Jayden Wareham and most recently Jack Matton (Wycombe) and Marco Underwood (Fulham).

Players train 5-6 hours per week at CITC’s sports hub. Their development is supported by video analysis of training and matches, group workshops and strength and conditioning sessions. One-to-one reviews are held twice every season, along with player reports so that both the coaching staff and the players themselves have a clear focus on individual development.

Woking FC Academy plays competitive matches in the U18 Isthmian League, U19 National Leagues and also have the opportunity to play in U21 fixtures in the Suburban Football League. Pre-season training includes friendlies and there are opportunities to travel abroad for a training camp.

Our football timetable is planned in conjunction with players’ education. Academy players can choose to attend Woking College or focus on gaining the Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and Coaching which is delivered by VLUK at the CITC Sports hub.

Age Group Competitions

Under 21s
Play in: Suburban Football League - Premier Division
Home games: Knaphill FC, Thursdays, 19:30

Under 19s
National League U19 Alliance - Academy South Division
Home games: Westfield FC, Wednesdays, 14:00

Under 17s
National League U19 Alliance - Division E
Home games: Woking College, Wednesday, 14:00

Under 18s -
Isthmian Football League - Youth West Division
Home games: Knaphill FC, Thursdays, 19:30

Players will also have the chance to represent the academy in the prestigious FA Youth Cup.