education & football programme (EFP)

AFC Wimbledon EFP are recruiting for our 2026/27 season!

UNLEASH YOUR FOOTBALL POTENTIAL WITH AFC WIMBLEDON EFP! Join us for the 2026/2027 Season.

Our Education and Football Programme is for students aged 16 to 18, who want to combine their education with competitive football at Southfields Academy or Richmond upon Thames College.

Students study for a recognised qualification while training and playing regularly, representing AFC Wimbledon Foundation in organised, competitive fixtures. The programme is built for young people who are serious about their development on and off the pitch and who want their studies and their football to move forward together.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

  • Study for A-Levels, CTECs and BTECs, taught by staff at Southfields Academy.

  • Develop your game through regular, high-intensity training led by qualified staff.

  • Play competitive fixtures every week, testing yourself in a genuine match environment.

  • Compete in the CEFA League against Premier League and EFL Clubs’ Foundation.

  • Train across a varied weekly programme.

  • Build your physical profile with tailored gym and fitness sessions.

  • Work with UEFA-qualified coaches focused on developing you as an all-round athlete.

  • Stay in top condition with support from our sports scientists and physiotherapists.

  • Review your matches through video analysis to sharpen your game — and build your own highlight reel.

  • Look beyond playing, with coaching qualifications and routes into university, semi-professional and professional football.

  • Gain real experience of the sports industry through work experience placements.

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