Football League Youth Alliance


The Football League Youth Alliance is a youth football competition in England, consisting of two regional divisions. It acts as League 2 of the U18 Professional Development League system.

Current structure

North

South

Recent champions

SeasonMerit League OneMerit League TwoMerit League ThreeNorth West ConferenceNorth East ConferenceSouth West ConferenceSouth East Conference
2020–21Plymouth ArgyleSouthend UnitedAFC BournemouthFleetwood TownNotts CountyOxford UnitedPeterborough United

SeasonMerit LeagueNorth West ConferenceNorth East ConferenceSouth West ConferenceSouth East Conference
2021–22Plymouth ArgylePreston North EndBradford CityAFC BournemouthAFC Wimbledon

SeasonMerit League OneMerit League TwoNorth West ConferenceNorth East ConferenceNorth East Conference Second Stage Top HalfNorth East Conference Second Stage Bottom HalfSouth West ConferenceSouth East Conference
2022–23Luton TownNorthampton TownBlackpoolHarrogate TownBradford CityMansfield TownAFC BournemouthLuton Town
2023–24Plymouth ArgyleBrentfordPreston North EndMansfield TownMansfield TownGrimsby TownPlymouth ArgyleLuton Town

SeasonNorthSouthPlay off Final
2024–25Bolton WanderersLuton TownBolton Wanderers

Youth Alliance Cup

The Youth Alliance also operates a cup competition known as the Football League Youth Alliance Cup.