EDS & Academy

Gallery: City triumph in FA Youth Cup classic

City's Under-18s put on a statement 4-1 win over Chelsea to see us progress to the quarter-finals of the FA Youth Cup.

Oliver Reiss’ Under-18s overcame Under-18 Premier League South league leaders Chelsea on Monday evening, when Kingsmeadow hosted a thrilling match-up between two of the best Academy sides in the country.

After a tense first half, goals from Floyd Samba, Dante Headley, Xavier Parker and Ryan McAidoo were too much for Ryan Kavuma-McQueen’s late consolation.

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The victory means City have progressed to the quarter-finals of the prestigious competition and we wait to see who we will face next.

All of the action of Monday’s win was captured by our club photographer.

And you can view the best images from our FA Youth Cup victory over Chelsea below...

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TOUCHDOWN IN LONDON : Christian Dunbar-McDonald checks out Kingsmeadow.

TOUCHDOWN IN LONDON : Christian Dunbar-McDonald checks out Kingsmeadow.
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LIMBERING UP : Teddie Lamb gets warmed up.

LIMBERING UP : Teddie Lamb gets warmed up.
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PREPARATION IS KEY : And so does Finlay Gorman.

PREPARATION IS KEY : And so does Finlay Gorman.
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THE BOSS : Oliver Reiss is ready to lead his team out against Chelsea.

THE BOSS : Oliver Reiss is ready to lead his team out against Chelsea.
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TAKING CENTRE STAGE : Max Hudson and the team head out to the pitch ahead of kick-off.

TAKING CENTRE STAGE : Max Hudson and the team head out to the pitch ahead of kick-off.
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THIS TEAM : City's line-up to face Chelsea.

THIS TEAM : City's line-up to face Chelsea.
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LET BATTLE COMMENCE : Leke Drake holds Chelsea at bay.

LET BATTLE COMMENCE : Leke Drake holds Chelsea at bay.
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PUSHING FORWARD : Tyrone Samba helps City push for the first goal.

PUSHING FORWARD : Tyrone Samba helps City push for the first goal.
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SPOTLIGHT : Reigan Heskey in action.

SPOTLIGHT : Reigan Heskey in action.
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ONE UP : City celebrate taking an early second half lead.

ONE UP : City celebrate taking an early second half lead.
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KEEP FIGHTING : Marlow Barrett helps City maintain our lead.

KEEP FIGHTING : Marlow Barrett helps City maintain our lead.
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ADVANTAGE, CITY : Dante Headley and the team celebrate his goal to double our lead.

ADVANTAGE, CITY : Dante Headley and the team celebrate his goal to double our lead.
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CUP MAGIC : Xavier Parker scores a second FA Youth Cup goal in as many games.

CUP MAGIC : Xavier Parker scores a second FA Youth Cup goal in as many games.
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UNBELIEVABLE : Harrison Miles and Ryan McAidoo celebrates the latter's goal, our fourth of the night.

UNBELIEVABLE : Harrison Miles and Ryan McAidoo celebrates the latter's goal, our fourth of the night.
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ALL SMILES : Dante Headley happy to be through to the quarter-finals.

ALL SMILES : Dante Headley happy to be through to the quarter-finals.
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DOUBLE TROUBLE : Floyd and Tyrone Samba celebrate our amazing win!

DOUBLE TROUBLE : Floyd and Tyrone Samba celebrate our amazing win!