Sheffield United midfielder Oliver Arblaster and his partner Martha Elizabeth Wilder have joyfully announced that they are expecting a baby, sharing the exciting news with fans and followers on social media. The couple revealed their pregnancy through a heartfelt Instagram post, sparking an outpouring of congratulations from friends, family, and fellow athletes.
Instagram Announcement and Reactions
On Sunday, April 13, 2026, Martha Wilder took to Instagram to share the baby news, posting a photograph captioned simply with "+1." The image featured six polaroid pictures showcasing her baby bump and ultrasound scans, with Oliver Arblaster tagged in the post. While the gender of the baby remains undisclosed, comments from friends hinted it might be a boy, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.
Friends flooded the comments section with warm messages. One wrote, "Huge congratulations Oli and Martha, that’ll be one cute baby x," while another added, "So happy for you both, can’t wait to meet him." Oliver's mother, Sarah, expressed her excitement, commenting, "He will be the most loved gorgeous boy I can’t wait to be his Nannie xxxx." Fellow footballer Tai Sodje also joined in, writing, "congrats my boy."
Oliver Arblaster's Football Career
Oliver Arblaster, a 22-year-old central midfielder, joined Sheffield United on March 11, 2022, and has since become a key player for the club. He made his Premier League debut during the 2023/24 season and has shown promising performances, despite facing challenges such as a season-ending knee injury in November 2024 that required surgery.
According to his official player profile, Arblaster is a lifelong Sheffield United fan and has played 774 minutes this season across 18 appearances. His career highlights include scoring on the opening day at Preston and again at Norwich City during the 2024/25 campaign, though his progress was interrupted by the injury sustained in the Sheffield derby.
Limited Details on Due Date
At this time, the couple has shared limited information about the pregnancy, and it is not yet clear when the baby is due to be born. Fans and well-wishers are eagerly awaiting further updates as Oliver Arblaster and Martha Wilder prepare for this new chapter in their lives.
