FA Youth Cup 2024/25 – Our best run!

Posted on 14th March 2025 by Vicky Herd

FA Youth Cup, this season 2024/25, we enjoyed our best run!

Reaching the Third Round Proper for the first time in our history.

During the 2024/25 FA Youth Cup, we embarked on our most successful campaign to date, making history by reaching the Third Round Proper for the very first time. This remarkable achievement was a testament to the hard work, determination, and talent of our squad. The journey culminated in an exciting and hard-fought encounter against the formidable Arsenal U18s at Hertingfordbury Park.

In a thrilling contest that showcased the spirit and skill of our team, we narrowly missed out on progressing further, falling to a close 4-3 defeat. Despite the result, the match was a proud moment for everyone involved and highlighted the incredible strides made by our youth team this season.

Having known Ben for a number of years, as well as signing him as a player, I have always been impressed by his professionalism, attitude and work rate. It is no surprise to me to see Ben now creating a professional environment for young players to learn and be coached at Pro Performance Academy.

Ben’s ethos and views of the game are based on a technical approach to attacking football, views in which I fully endorse. I’m sure with the type of… Read more

Gary WaddockCurrent manager of Aldershot Town FC

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I’ve been training with BHPP Academy for over 3 years now, and I can honestly say I’ve seen the biggest development in my footballing career throughout this period. I signed a professional contract for Zenit St. Petersburg soon after working with Ben and know that the hours I put in with Ben were testament to that. BHPP Academy has improved multiple dimensions to my game on the pitch and helped me make better choices off it, and is giving… Read more

Jacob Gardiner-SmithFormer Zenit St. Petersburg player

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I have been good friends with Ben for 10 years since playing football with him at Shrewsbury Town FC. In our professional time together, Ben was a terrific full back, still to this day the best 1vs1 defender I have played with.

He has a fantastic attitude and is an extremely hard working and dedicated individual in whatever field he participates. As a person, he is very loyal and committed to helping others. Ben will accomplish great things in th… Read more

Dave EdwardsShrewsbury Town FC and Wales