Football enthusiasts can look forward to seeing future talents as Aston Villa U18s face Manchester City U18s in the highly anticipated 2025 FA Youth Cup final on Monday.
Aston Villa`s youngsters are aiming for their fifth FA Youth Cup triumph, hoping to replicate the success of their 2021 squad which featured players like Aaron Ramsey, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Louie Barry. Manchester City`s U18 side, meanwhile, are the current holders and are also bidding for their fifth title in this prestigious competition.
How to Watch the FA Youth Cup Final Live
Here`s a guide on how to catch the 2025 FA Youth Cup final live:
| Territory | Stream |
|---|---|
| United States | ESPN+ |
| United Kingdom | The FA Player |
| International | FA Cup YouTube channel |
The match will be available for live streaming on ESPN+ in the United States. Viewers in the United Kingdom can access the game via The FA Player by creating an account. Additionally, the official FA Cup YouTube channel will broadcast the final internationally.
FA Youth Cup Final: Date, Time, and Venue
| Date: | May 5, 2025 |
| Kick-off time: | 3:00 PM BST / 10:00 AM ET |
| Venue: | Villa Park, Birmingham |
The 2025 FA Youth Cup final is scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2025, and will take place at Villa Park in Birmingham. The game is set to kick off at 3:00 PM BST in the UK, which corresponds to 10:00 AM ET in the United States.
Starting Lineups
The official starting lineups for both Aston Villa and Manchester City will be confirmed and announced closer to kick-off.
Aston Villa U18: TBA
Man City U18: TBA
Key players to keep an eye on include Manchester City`s Matthew Warhurst, Finley Gorman, and Reigan Heskey (son of former England international Emile Heskey). For Aston Villa, England youth internationals Mason Cotcher and Jamaldeen Jimoh Alobah are prominent figures.
Road to the Final
| Round | Aston Villa U18 | Manchester City U18 |
|---|---|---|
| Third Round | Aston Villa 6-0 Accrington Stanley | Manchester City 1-0 Crystal Palace |
| Fourth Round | Newcastle United 0-4 Aston Villa | Manchester City 5-1 Millwall |
| Fifth Round | Aston Villa 3-2 Bristol City | Leeds United 1-6 Manchester City |
| Quarter-final | Aston Villa 3-0 Plymouth Argyle | West Brom 0-6 Manchester City |
| Semi-final | Aston Villa 1-1 Manchester United (3-2P) | Watford 0-1 Manchester City |
Aston Villa`s journey to the final included victories over Accrington Stanley, Newcastle United, Bristol City, Plymouth Argyle, and a semi-final penalty shootout win against Manchester United. Manchester City`s path saw them overcome Crystal Palace, Millwall, Leeds United, West Brom, and Watford.
Both teams demonstrated strong attacking form throughout the earlier rounds. However, their respective semi-final matches were much closer affairs, suggesting a potentially tighter contest in the final despite their high goal averages in previous rounds.
