AFC Bournemouth Under-21s and Academy are the youth teams of Bournemouth. The reserve team is made up of under-21 players and is effectively Bournemouth's second-string side. They play in The Central League's Southeast Division and contest the Central League Cup. The under-18 players, among other younger age groups, make up the Academy team. They play in the Youth Alliance League's Southwest Division and contest the Youth Alliance Cup. Home fixtures for both sides are contested at the Canford Park Arena in Wimborne, Bournemouth.