U21s Handed Manchester United Opener

That means City’s young stars are once again set to compete against the best young players in the English game and will be keen to build on last year’s impressive campaign. 

The U21 Premier League sees 24 teams compete across a two-tier league system – with City achieving a top six finish last term to cement their place in the elite league. It was a highly competitive and tight season, with Steve Beaglehole’s side putting in a late title charge. 

Manchester United eventually clinched first place ahead of Liverpool, but the Foxes will have an early chance test their title credentials in front of the home fans at King Power Stadium on Monday 10 August. 

Alongside the league competition, the young Foxes will also compete in the U21 Premier League Cup and the U21 International Cup, the latter of which they reached the semi-finals of last season before losing to eventual winners Manchester City.

POSTPONED | Chelsea (H) | King Power Stadium 

MON 25 APR | Everton (A) | Goodison Park | 7pm KO 

* Please note that all fixtures are subject to change. 

FORMAT: A total of 24 clubs compete across two league of 12 teams. Sides in each division play each other twice over the course of the season. The bottom two teams in Division 1 will be relegated and replaced by two teams from Division 2. The winners of Division 1 will be crowned champions and there will be no relegation from Division 2. 

RULES: Clubs are permitted to field a maximum of three outfield players over the age of 21, plus a goalkeeper who is over 21 years of age and at least three league matches must take place at a club’s main stadium.