About Professional Development League
The Professional Development League ranks among England's football competitions — a league by format. This page covers the 2025/2026 season. The Professional Development League 2025/2026 ended with Brentford U21 on top, 58 points (18W-4D-6L). Michael Dacosta Gonzalez (AFC Bournemouth U21) finished as top scorer on 12 goals. 3.9 goals per game was the average over the 280 matches played. Away teams won 34% of matches, against 45% home wins and 21% draws.
Brentford U21 led the Professional Development League 2025/2026 on 58 points from 28 matches, 6 points clear of second place. Rounding out the top places: Sheffield United U21 (52) and AFC Bournemouth U21 (50).
With 12 goals, Michael Dacosta Gonzalez (AFC Bournemouth U21) sat top of the scorer list. Amin Nabizada (Watford U21, 11) and Louie Marsh (Sheffield United U21, 10) follow in the chart.