Oxford United Women announce retained list ahead of 26/27

Upon the expiry of their contracts this summer, Holly Turner, Lucy Trinder, Maddison Millington-Stanbury and Maya Kendell will all depart the U’s.

19-year-old Trinder leaves after graduating from the Yellows academy and heads to the United States to pursue college football.

She played 26 times this campaign and scored against Exeter City in a 2-1 win.

Arsenal academy product Millington-Stanbury after a year at the club, made only one appearance this season against Chelsea in the Women’s National League Cup.

Oxford United Women manager Liam Gilbert (Image: Darrell Fisher)

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After joining in January from Watford, Kendell leaves having played 10 times.

Turner departs United having scored twice in 12 matches.

She joined from Nottingham Forest last summer and picked up a knee injury back in October.

The U’s Women finished fourth in the Women’s National League Premier Division this season, seven points behind third-placed AFC Bournemouth.

Watford won the league by one point, Plymouth Argyle coming in a close second.

Manager Liam Gilbert, who took over from Sam Rose in November, said: “I’d like to thank every player for their commitment and support throughout the season.

“Their hard work, professionalism and positive attitude have been instrumental in delivering a strong finish to the campaign and have laid foundations that will benefit the club for seasons to come.

“While it’s always difficult to say goodbye, we wish each of them every success on their future journeys.”