United teamed up with Her Game Too, an organisation set up to create an inclusive environment without fear of discrimination or harassment for all in football, to deliver the event.

Led by Her Game Too, the event welcomed United’s former head of medical, Amy Cranston, who spoke about her journey in an effort to inspire the next generation of young girls into professional football.

The group of girls and parents then asked Ms Cranston questions, helping to “deliver a positive evening for all involved,” the club said.

The Q&A session, hosted in conjunction with the Oxford United Supporters Panel, was a “massive success,” it added.

Oxford United’s Her Game Too ambassador, Grace Bailey, said: “Doing events like this is so important to show girls and women that they belong in this sport and can work within it.

“It was brilliant to have Amy along to give a bit more insight into her job and to have some brilliant questions from parents and girls that came along.

“To have the backing from the club with this campaign is brilliant and allows us to look to build more events like this to inspire girls.”

Her Game Too, launched in 2021 by 12 female football fans, campaigns to eliminate sexism in the football industry.

Its mission is to instil confidence in women and girls of all ages to voice their opinions about football, both online and in stadiums, without fear of sexist abuse.

The organisation also supports grassroots girls’ football through fundraising and kit distribution.

Oxford United, which said it is “proud to partner with Her Game Too in their campaigns to tackle sexist abuse within football”, shared a number of ways people can support the cause.

One of these is reporting abuse, which, it said, helps to create a culture of zero tolerance, leading to a more inclusive and respectful environment.

People can also volunteer, raising awareness through social media or organising events and campaigns.

Becoming a patron for Her Game Too, United said, is a “great way to support their efforts to donate kits and equipment to girls who are striving to progress in sports”.

The club said it “remains committed to addressing the needs of its female players, fans, and staff” and its partnership with Her Game Too ensures the club helps to “raise the profile of some of the challenges girls and women still face today”.