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Amputee Football Player Marni Voak Targets Disability FA Cup Glory With Cambridge City

Marni Voak smiles during an amputee football match while wearing a white Cambridge City FC shirt and using forearm crutches. She is pictured on the pitch with a blue headband, looking to one side during play. The background is blurred, keeping the focus on the player.

Marni Voak is a 19-year-old amputee footballer. She has a left leg above-knee amputation and lives with chronic pain. This weekend, she’ll be representing Cambridge City FC in their first Amputee Disability FA Cup final.

The EE Disability FA Cup Finals return to St. George’s Park on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June 2026. Now in its 10th consecutive year, the weekend sees some of the best impairment-specific footballers in the country compete in six finals over two days, including amputee, partially sighted, blind, cerebral palsy, powerchair and deaf.

In the first of six interviews with disability footballers taking part in the FA Cup finals, our editor, Emma Purcell, spoke to Marni about her experiences competing in amputee football and her preparations for her first appearance at a Disability FA Cup final.

Marni Voak on getting into amputee football

Marni Voak first got into amputee football through social media and the England Junior programme. She plays for both Cambridge City Amputees and Cambridge City Women’s Amputees, the first-ever women’s amputee football club in the UK. Her preferred positions are right back or right wing, but is comfortable in most positions.

“I love the inclusivity and family aspect that I have with the girls, as well as I love to push myself”, said Marni.

Marni has also competed internationally with England at the first women’s amputee football World Cup in 2024 in Colombia. The Amputee Lionesses reached the knockout stages after victories over Peru and Haiti. Although they finished outside the top four, the tournament was a success for teenage striker Annabel Kiki winning the Golden Boot as top scorer.

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Marni Voak on playing for Cambridge City FC amputee team

Marni Voak, a Cambridge City FC amputee footballer, smiles while moving across the pitch on forearm crutches. She is wearing a white Cambridge City shirt, black shorts and a blue headband. Her left above-knee amputation is visible as she takes part in a match on an outdoor football field.

Cambridge City FC’s amputee team was only entered into the mixed England Amputee Football Association (EAFA) league in February 2026. Despite results not going their way throughout their inaugural season, Marni was among three Cambridge City players to receive medals in recognition of scoring goals in the league season.

Reviewing her season, Marni said:

“The 2025/26 domestic season has been a decent year for the team but unfortunately, an up and down year personally. Due to health reasons and pain, I’ve been out this year up until last month.

“When I made my return to the league, I scored my first goal. Preparations for the FA Cup have been good, I’ve been training weekly and been keeping my fitness up.”

Cambridge City are set to face current FA Cup holders and current EAFA League Champions Chelsea FC in the final. The Blues beat Everton 2-0 to secure their first Disability FA Cup win last year.

Commenting on their opponents, Marni said: “Chelsea are a good team but so are we, so there’s no reason not to be nervous.”

Read: Everton’s Sina Saman Nejad Shares Journey Ahead Of Amputee Football Disability FA Cup Final  

Encouraging the next generation of amputee football players

The EE Disability FA Cup finals are scheduled to be broadcast live across TNT Sports but many people, including Marni, feel disability football should have more coverage:

“Disability football and amputee football absolutely deserve more TV coverage being broadcast, simply put one amputee football game televised per year is not good enough or inclusive enough for the year 2026.”

Discussing areas of her life off the pitch, Marni said: “I have done football coaching, I love it, and definitely plan to do more in the future.”

She added: “Away from football, I like the gym, fashion, motorbikes, and not much else as my life revolves around football.”

For anyone interested in trying amputee football, Cambridge City FC Amputee Team is hosting two free open training and taster sessions on 12 July and 26 July. The sessions provide an opportunity for people with limb loss or limb difference to experience the sport in a welcoming and supportive environment, meet current players, learn the basics of the game and discover pathways into regular training and competition.

Whether you’re completely new to football or looking to return to the sport, the events are designed to help more people get involved and experience the physical, social and wellbeing benefits that amputee football can offer.

Marni said: “If you’re thinking about getting into adapted sport or amputee football, give it a go!!
Whether you’re looking for fun and socialising, or to get fit and compete, there really is so much to gain from getting involved in inclusive sport.”

Follow Marni Voak on Instagram and TikTok.

Cambridge City FC and Chelsea FC Foundation will face each other in the Amputee Disability FA Cup final on Saturday 27th June 2026 at 10am, live from St. George’s Park and broadcast on TNT Sports.

TNT Sports 1 will feature live subtitles and Sign Language interpretation, while a simulcast on TNT Sports 5 will provide alternative audio-described match commentary.

For free-to-air, highlights will be available on the TNT Sports YouTube channel post-game.

You can find out more about amputee football by visiting the England Amputee Football Association website and following on Instagram.   

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