Oxford United Women Football Club has paid its respects to a footballer who died in her 20s on the anniversary of her passing.

Maddy Cusack, formerly the captain of Sheffield United, took her own life at the age of 27 one year ago.

A week after Cusack’s death, her family are understood to have sent a written complaint to Sheffield United outlining a range of issues she had been facing, which they claim all stemmed from her relationship with the then head coach of their women’s team Jonathan Morgan.

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The club opened an independent investigation, which concluded last December finding no evidence of wrongdoing. The following month, the Football Association formally opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Cusack’s death, which remains ongoing.

To mark the anniversary of her death, Oxford United has sent a message of support to Cusack, who was also a marketing executive at Sheffield United.

The message, published by Oxford United on Friday morning, stated: “Remembering Maddy and sending our heartfelt thoughts to her family and friends.”

Maddy Cusack who died at the age of 27 (Image: PA) Sheffield United has been hosting a vigil in Cusack’s memory at Bramall Lane on Friday at the family’s request, and have invited members of her family to Saturday’s men’s match against Derby, the club she supported.

With 12 months having now passed since her death, her family issued a statement on the Maddy Cusack Foundation social media channels.

“One year on from losing our beloved Madeleine, we as a family, while trying to survive and navigate a world without her, remain steadfastly committed and determined to attain justice for Maddy,” the statement began.

“We seek accountability and that comes with truth. The tragedy that befell our Madeleine should transcend everything. No single thing should come before the sanctity of life. Madeleine will forever be our always.”