Our young Blues will resume endeavours in two knockout competitions in the new year, with dates now set for our next outings in the FA Youth Cup and UEFA Youth League...

Following our 4-1 victory over Leyton Orient in the Youth Cup third round, our Under-18s will be preparing for an away trip against Watford. That game is scheduled to take place at Vicarage Road on Thursday 13 January with a 7pm kick-off time.

On the European front, our Under-19s will take on Genk in the UEFA Youth League play-off round, with the winners of the one-legged tie advancing to the last-16. Andy Myers's side will play away in Belgium at the Cegeka Arena on Wednesday 9 February, kick-off 3pm UK time.

A new date has also been set for our Premier League 2 trip to Manchester United, a game postponed earlier this week. That will now take place on Sunday 13 February, kick-off 12noon at Leigh Sports Village.