Sheffield United midfielder Oliver Arblaster is expecting a child with Martha Elizabeth Wilder, the daughter of club manager Chris Wilder, according to multiple reports. Martha Elizabeth Wilder announced the pregnancy on Instagram on Sunday night with photos showing her baby bump, ultrasound scans, and selfies with Oliver Arblaster, multiple reports indicate. She captioned her Instagram post with '+1' and a white heart emoji.
Sheffield United teammates Femi Seriki and Louie Marsh congratulated Oliver Arblaster and Martha Elizabeth Wilder on the post. Oliver Arblaster's mother commented on the Instagram post, indicating the baby will be a boy, according to social media. Oliver Arblaster is 22 years old and made his Premier League debut in the 2023/24 season, multiple reports say.
He will be the most loved gorgeous boy - I can’t wait to be his Nannie.
He has made 18 appearances for Sheffield United this season. His season started slowly due to recovery from a long-term ACL injury, and he has been limited to substitute appearances since the start of the year. Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder is a club legend who led the team from the third tier to the Premier League, according to multiple reports.
Sheffield United is currently 17th in the second tier, 14 points away from the playoff spots. It is not known how long Oliver Arblaster and Martha Elizabeth Wilder have been in a relationship, nor whether Chris Wilder has commented privately on his daughter's relationship with Oliver Arblaster. The exact due date for the baby has also not been disclosed.