Canterbury City University is the reserve team for the football club which was established in 2017 following a partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University. The team represents a pathway to semi-professional football to students of the University and provides a vital bridge between the youth section and the first team. The team also facilitates an exit route for students at Dover Christ Church Academy's Football Academy, further strengthening the clubs ties with the community. The team currently compete in Kent County League Division 3 Central & East and their home fixtures are played at the University's facilities at Stodmarsh.