In our regular round up of news and views below first team level, we look at match action for reserve and youth teams.

A depleted Chelsea youth team was soundly beaten by a strong Leicester side at Cobham on Saturday afternoon.

The season so far.

Find out more about all the players who make up the Academy squad.

The record in figures for the season's action.

From the beginning of the Premiership in 1992, many Chelsea youth products have made their debuts for our first team.

To follow the progression of our future Blues, tune in to Chelsea TV's weekly The Academy programme.

Chelsea Football Club Academy does not hold open trial dates. We have a large scouting network with scouts watching games and tournaments in and around London.

Chelsea youth succumbed to a tough Watford team this weekend despite controlling possession throughout.

The Under 18s' return to form in the final month of the league season continued with a second win on the spin.