Man United U-18s Premier League Cup final time and date confirmed

Manchester United’s under-18 squad will cap a memorable campaign with a Premier League Cup final showdown against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Wednesday 22 April, kicking off at 19:00 BST, the club has confirmed.

Darren Fletcher’s side booked their place in the decider after a hard-fought 3-1 extra-time victory over West Ham United, with goals from JJ Gabriel, Junior Brown and Kai Rooney sealing the win. Palace earned their berth by defeating Tottenham Hotspur and will enjoy home advantage for the one-off tie. The contest will be settled on the night via extra time or penalties if required.

The fixture adds another highlight to an already impressive season for the young Red Devils, who sit second in the league table, two points behind neighbours Manchester City. A 5-2 demolition of Nottingham Forest at the weekend kept their title hopes alive, while a quarter-final date with Sunderland in the Youth Cup awaits on 18 March.

United last lifted the Premier League Cup in 2023/2024 and claimed the FA Youth Cup in 2022. With talents such as midfield linchpin Jim Thwaites and goalkeeper Cameron Byrne-Hughes complementing headline act JJ Gabriel, expectations around Carrington for future first-team reinforcements continue to rise.