Shock at Oxford United Training Centre Heartbreak hit Oxford United yesterday as 15-year-old Academy player...

Published: 2:36 pm March 8, 2026
Updated: 3:37 am March 9, 2026

Shock at Oxford United Training Centre

Heartbreak hit Oxford United yesterday as 15-year-old Academy player Amelia Aplin tragically died after collapsing during a football match against Fulham.

The young star was playing at the club’s training centre in Horspath on Saturday afternoon (7 March) when a “serious medical incident” unfolded on the pitch.

Club Issues Emotional Statement

On Sunday, 8 March, Oxford United released a statement confirming Amelia’s passing. The club expressed: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of 15-year-old Academy player, Amelia Aplin.”

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