Academy Students Celebrate End of Season at Peterborough United’s Weston Homes Stadium

Students from our Football Academy took to Peterborough United’s pitch this week for their highly anticipated annual “Play on the Pitch” match and end-of-season awards ceremony!

The event brought together students from across the Academy’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd teams, who were split into two evenly matched squads for a memorable afternoon of competitive football.

The match itself lived up to the grand setting. An end-to-end, high-energy battle saw both sides trade blows, ultimately leaving the score locked at 1-1 at the final whistle. With pride on the line, the game moved to a tense sudden-death penalty shootout. The Blue team ultimately held their nerve walking away with the matchday win. Despite the fierce competition, excellent sportsmanship was on display as all players came together for handshakes after the final whistle.

Following the match, attention turned to the annual Academy Awards, which were presented directly on the pitch. Handing out the silverware were the Academy coaching staff alongside Olly Ramsey, Peterborough United Intern, who has been working closely with the squad over the last two weeks. The awards, a mix of peer-voted and coaches’ selections, recognised the hard work, dedication, and growth of the students over the past academic year.

Whether the students are now moving on to their next steps in higher education and the workplace, or returning for their second year, the opportunity to play at a professional stadium provided a phenomenal experience and a core memory they will share with their teammates for a lifetime.