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.”