Members of the Zhejiang U15 team. [Photo/Zhejiang FC]

The Zhejiang U15 team has advanced to the final of the 2026 Premier League Youth Cup (U15/U16), showcasing impressive form during the tournament held in Beijing from April 6 to 11.

Organized by the English Premier League, the competition features eight elite teams, including youth squads from Arsenal, Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers, alongside five top Chinese teams such as Zhejiang and Shanghai Shenhua.

Zhejiang delivered a standout performance in the group stage, finishing first with two wins and one draw for a total of seven points.

In their opening match, the team staged a dramatic 2-1 comeback against Shanghai Shenhua, with Yang Zhibo scoring a late goal. The momentum continued in the second round against the Wolves, where Zhejiang again overturned a one-goal deficit. Chen Jiale equalized from the penalty spot before Chen Zexuan sealed a 2-1 victory with a stunning long-range strike. In the final group match, Zhejiang played out a disciplined 0-0 draw with the Hong Kong Elite team to secure their place in the final.

Zhejiang will face Premier League powerhouse Arsenal, winners of Group A, in the championship match on April 11 at 7:30 pm. The final will be broadcast live on the Premier League's official WeChat video channel, Bilibili and Migu Video.

A Zhejiang U15 player competes against a Wolves player. [Photo/Zhejiang FC]