Our under-18s will look to continue their perfect start to the season as we host Chelsea on Saturday, September 13, at the Sobha Reality Training Centre.
Adam Birchall’s side have enjoyed a faultless start to 2025/26, registering four consecutive wins across all competitions and sit three points clear at the summit of the U18 Premier League South.
Our latest win was secured on the road in the West Midlands against Birmingham City, where Sam Chapman and Alex Marciniak provided the goods to bag all the points.
THE Opposition
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The Blues have also enjoyed a 100% start to their league campaign, although they have played a game fewer. High-scoring victories over Crystal Palace and Aston Villa mean the west London outfit currently occupies third position.
In Premier League Cup action, a stoppage-time penalty equaliser earned Hassan Sulaiman's side a point in a dramatic 3-3 draw to Sheffield United.
We last met our London neighbours in March 2025, when our under-18s produced a hard-fought 3-2 win, featuring goals from Louis Zecevic John, Chizaram Ezenwata and Josh Ogunnaike.
How to follow
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This match will kick off at 11am and we will provide live updates throughout the game on our [Academy X page](https://x.com/arsenalacademy), with a full match report available on [Arsenal.com](https://arsenal.com) after the final whistle.
Post-match interviews with Adam Birchall and one of our young Gunners, along with match highlights, will also be available.
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