The Academy saw out 2023 with a trip to Goodison Park in the third round of the FA Youth Cup, alongside first-team appearances for Ashton Mee and Academy graduate Cody Johnson. Our U15’s also welcomed Burnley to Stockport Sports Village, as the young Hatters looked to make it three-from-three in the EFL U15 Floodlit Cup.
A catch-up with Kane Mavrantziotis-Bove
Kane Mavrantziotis-Bove, goalkeeper for our Academy Scholars, shared his thoughts on his first-year at Stockport Sports Village, the experience of playing at Goodison Park and how the staff have helped him develop, both on and off the pitch.
On the Pitch
Carlisle (H)
Our Academy Scholars started the month at Stockport Sports Village, as they welcomed Carlisle United in the EFL Youth Alliance League North West Division. Watch the highlights of County’s 3-0 victory below, or read more about the game here.
Everton (A)
After defeating Leighton Town in the second round of the FA Youth Cup, our Academy Scholars were drawn away to Everton, where the home side ran out 4-1 winners. Watch the highlights of our trip to Goodison Park below, or read the match report here.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the trip to Everton, as our Academy Scholars featured in a special-edition of ‘County Unseen’:
Player Progression
Ashton Mee
Academy Scholar Ashton Mee featured for the first-team once again during December. The young midfielder started in County’s Bristol Street Motors Trophy tie at Wigan earlier in the month, where County unfortunately exited the competition.
Cody Johnson
Academy graduate Cody Johnson continued to impress, and made numerous appearances in the first-team, building on his early season form. The midfielder, alongside Ashton Mee, started at the DW Stadium against Wigan Athletic, before making a substitute appearance in County’s emphatic 8-0 victory over Sutton.
Pijus Otegbayo
U16 winger Pijus Otegbayo featured for our Academy Scholars in the FA Youth Cup once again, after an impressive display from the bench against Leighton Town in the second round. The youngster made a substitute appearance, as County looked to get back on level terms.
Junior Academy
EFL U15 Floodlit Cup
Jordan Keane’s U15 side searched for their third victory in a row in the EFL U15 Floodlit Cup, as County hosted Burnley at Stockport Sports Village. Shea Glackin gave the young Hatters the lead early in the second half, but the visitors hit back late in the game, sharing the points.
