Full Time
Standings
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 28 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 67 | 34 | +33 | 58 | |
| 2 |  | 28 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 58 | 39 | +19 | 52 | |
| 3 |  | 28 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 67 | 47 | +20 | 50 | |
| 4 |  | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 69 | 50 | +19 | 48 | |
| 5 |  | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 66 | 52 | +14 | 48 | |
| 6 |  | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 59 | 50 | +9 | 48 | |
| 7 |  | 28 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 69 | 53 | +16 | 45 | |
| 8 |  | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 58 | 49 | +9 | 40 | |
| 9 |  | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 48 | 39 | +9 | 40 | |
| 10 |  | 28 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 67 | 58 | +9 | 38 | |
| 11 |  | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 49 | 53 | -4 | 37 | |
| 12 |  | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 51 | 58 | -7 | 37 | |
| 13 |  | 28 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 48 | 52 | -4 | 36 | |
| 14 |  | 28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 45 | 54 | -9 | 35 | |
| 15 |  | 28 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 46 | 63 | -17 | 35 | |
| 16 |  | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 51 | 61 | -10 | 33 | |
| 17 |  | 28 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 49 | 63 | -14 | 30 | |
| 18 |  | 28 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 40 | 77 | -37 | 24 | |
| 19 |  | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 36 | 63 | -27 | 23 | |
| 20 |  | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 41 | 69 | -28 | 23 |
Fixtures
Matches
Top Scorers
Player Stats
Top Scorer
| # | Team | Name | Apps | Minutes | Goals | Assists | Pass % | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Michael Dacosta Gonzalez | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | - | - |
| 2 | | Amin Nabizada | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | - | - |
| 3 | | Louie Marsh | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | - | - |
| 4 | | Ethan Laidlaw | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | - | - |
| 5 | | Nickson Okosun | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | - | - |
| 6 | | Luca Moore | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | - | - |
| 7 | | Devlan Moses | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | - | - |
| 8 | | Troy Perrett | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | - | - |
| 9 | | William Grainger | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | - | - |
| 10 | | Koby Mottoh | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | - | - |
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Tournament Overview
Current Season 2025/2026
Current leader
Brentford U2158 points
Top scorer
Classification & Qualification
1-4: 4 Champions League spots
5: 1 Europa League spots
6: 1 Conference League spot
18-20: Relegation zone
Tiebreaker Rules
When teams are level on points, the following criteria apply in order:
- Goal difference
- Goals scored
- Head-to-head record
- Away goals in head-to-head
- Playoff match (if necessary)
Key Dates
Season runs from August 8, 2025 to April 21, 2026
Transfer windows: Summer (Jun-Aug), Winter (Jan)
Teams Competing
20 teams compete in the Professional Development League 2025/2026
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Teams in Professional Development League 2025/2026
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Professional Development League 2025/2026?
Brentford U21 won the Professional Development League 2025/2026 with 58 points from 28 matches (18W, 4D, 6L).
Who is the top scorer in the Professional Development League 2025/2026?
Michael Dacosta Gonzalez (AFC Bournemouth U21) is the top scorer in the Professional Development League 2025/2026 with 12 goals.
When did the Professional Development League 2025/2026 season end?
The Professional Development League 2025/2026 season ran from August 8, 2025 to April 21, 2026.