TRIALS AT SOUTHAMPTON FOOTBALL CLUB

How do I get a trial at Southampton Football Club?

Like most clubs, we have a network of scouts who work for

the club on a local, national, and international basis, as well as

other contacts. The scouts look at players from under 6s up

to professional levels and will make recommendations on

players that we may consider to invite for a trial.

It is important to note that any Southampton Football

Club Scout that approaches a player will have appropriate ID.

Any approach from someone purporting to be from the club,

but who does not have sufficient ID should not be taken seriously.

If you are approached and are unsure of the validity of the

approach, please email the club at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and

someone will be in touch as soon as possible.

Can I write in to be invited to an open trial?

At present it is not our policy to hold open trials. We always

watch players at their local club/school based on

recommendations before inviting them in for trial.

Any player writing in for a trial to our email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

should always include a fixture list for their teams along with

directions and anything else that might help (e.g. club and

player contact number). They should also write about their

football background including information such as DOB,

position, approx height and weight and the club/s

played for. Any representative honours such as schools,

district, county etc should also be included.

How can I be sure that my talent has not been overlooked?

Rest assured, with literally thousands of scouts representing the

various clubs, if you have the required level of ability, you

should be spotted. Our scouts may or may not be

wearing club branded clothing. Many people don't think

they have ever had a scout at their games when in fact

just the opposite could be true.

I have waited years to be spotted, should I give up?

Within reason it's never too late. Some players mature

later than others, and lots of top class professionals have

entered the game at a relatively late stage. Keep playing

the highest standard of football possible, and never give

up hope, above all always try your best as you never know

who is watching!

Due to the high levels of correspondence we receive,

we are unable to enter into communication and respond

to everyone. Please do not repeatedly contact us, as we

will keep your trial request on our files and will either

be in touch or come along to one of your games if we

feel you have the qualities and skills we require.