Poppy Wilson Explained

Poppy Wilson
Fullname:Poppy Alice Wilson
Birth Date:1999 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Glastonbury, England
Currentclub:Watford
Clubnumber:18
Position:Midfielder / Forward
Youthclubs1:Somerset
Youthyears2:2014–2017
Youthclubs2:Bristol City
Years1:2016–2019
Clubs1:Bristol City
Caps1:8
Goals1:1
Years2:2019–2021
Clubs2:London City Lionesses
Caps2:26
Goals2:6
Years3:2021–2022
Clubs3:Bridgwater United
Caps3:14
Goals3:4
Years4:2022–
Clubs4:Watford
Caps4:27
Goals4:15
Pcupdate:13 October 2019
Nationalteam1:England U17
Nationalteam2:England U19
Nationalteam3:England U21

Poppy Wilson (born 6 August 1999) is an English footballer currently playing for Watford in the Women's Championship.

Club career

Bristol City

Wilson joined Bristol City's academy in 2014, enrolling at SGS College to continue her studies while training with Bristol. She captained the college team to the English Colleges Football Association (ECFA) Cup title. In 2017, Wilson captained the Bristol City Development Squad to the Development League FA Cup victory.[1] [2]

In 2016, Wilson made her Bristol City senior team debut in a 2–0 WSL Cup defeat to Sheffield FC, making more regular appearances in the 2017–18 season. Wilson signed her first professional contract with the club in January 2018.[3] On 3 February 2019, Wilson scored her first senior goal in a 3–0 FA Cup fourth round win over Wimbledon.[4]

London City Lionesses

Ahead of the 2019–20 season, Wilson moved to newly-formed London City Lionesses for their inaugural season and made her debut for the club starting in the season opening victory over London Bees.[5] [6]

Watford FC Women

Ahead of the 2022–23 season, Wilson signed for Watford F.C. Women.

International career

Wilson is a youth international having represented England at under-17, under-18, under-19 and under-21 levels.[7] [8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Poppy Wilson Bristol City. Bristol City.
  2. Web site: Poppy Wilson departs City Women . Bristol City . en.
  3. Web site: Poppy Wilson signs professional terms with Bristol City Women. Bristol City.
  4. Web site: Report: AFC Wimbledon Ladies 0–3 Bristol City Women . Bristol City . en.
  5. Web site: London City Lionesses squad announcement . London City Lionesses Twitter. 18 August 2019.
  6. Web site: London Bees 0–2 London City Lionesses . womenscompetitions.thefa.com . en.
  7. Web site: Poppy Wilson. Soccerway.
  8. Web site: Poppy Wilson Sky Sports. Sky Sports.