A 15-year-old academy footballer tragically passed away after collapsing during a youth match on Saturday afternoon. Amelia Aplin, an Oxford United Women player, suffered the incident in a Girls’ Academy game against Fulham at the club’s training centre in Horspath.
Club Issues Heartfelt Statement
Oxford United Women announced: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of 15-year-old Academy player, Amelia Aplin. Amelia collapsed during a Girls’ Academy game against Fulham at the club’s training centre in Horspath yesterday afternoon.”
The statement continued: “The thoughts and sincere condolences from everyone at Oxford United are with Amelia’s family, friends, teammates and coaches. We would like to place on record our appreciation for the efforts of the medical staff at both Oxford United and Fulham Football Club, along with the emergency services.”
Oxford United added: “The club will offer support to Amelia’s family, players, coaches and staff impacted by this tragic event. We would ask that the family’s privacy is respected at this incredibly difficult time.”
Tributes Flood In from Football Community
The Football Association ed deep sorrow: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Amelia. Our thoughts go out to her family, friends and everyone associated with Oxford United Women at this incredibly difficult time.”
Fulham FC Women stated: “Everyone at Fulham Football Club is shocked and saddened to hear this news. Our thoughts are with Amelia’s family and friends, and all associated with Oxford United FC.”
Sports commentator Jacqui Oatley simply said: “Tragic.”
Her Game Too shared: “Everyone at Her Game Too sends their deepest condolences to Amelia’s family, friends, teammates and everyone connected to Oxford United Women and Oxford United during this incredibly difficult time. Rest in Peace Amelia.”
Oxford City FC, local rivals, conveyed: “Everyone associated with Oxford City FC are sending our sincere condolences to the family of Amelia Aplin and to our friends at @OUFCOfficial during this incredibly sad time.”
Wolves Women FC noted: “Everyone at Wolves Women send their deepest condolences at this devastating time.”
Exeter City Women offered: “Sending all our love and condolences to everyone at the club and Amelia’s loved ones from all of us.”
A fan on X reflected: “What sad sad news, puts things into perspective when things like this happens and makes you grateful for the love you get to live. Thoughts with her family and friends. Rest in peace. Forever a yellow.”
Bristol Rovers Women ed: “Everyone at Bristol Rovers is deeply saddened to hear this news. Our thoughts are with Amelia’s family and friends, and with everyone connected to Oxford United FC.”
