Poppy Wilson (born 6 August 1999) is an

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er currently playing for

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in the

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Club career

Bristol City

Wilson joined Bristol City's academy in 2014, enrolling at

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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. In 2016, Wilson made her

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senior team debut in a 2–0 WSL Cup defeat to

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, making more regular appearances in the 2017–18 season. Wilson signed her first professional contract with the club in January 2018. On 3 February 2019, Wilson scored her first senior goal in a 3–0 FA Cup fourth round win over

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London City Lionesses

Ahead of the 2019–20 season, Wilson moved to newly-formed

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for their inaugural season and made her debut for the club starting in the season opening victory over

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Watford FC Women

Ahead of the 2022–23 season, Wilson signed for Watford F.C. Women. Wilson scored in Watford's 1–0 win over Nottingham Forest to win the National League promotion play-off and secure a place for Watford in the Women's Championship.

International career

Wilson is a youth international having represented

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at under-17, under-18, under-19 and under-21 levels.

References

External links

Bristol City profile
* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Wilson, Poppy 1999 births Living people Women's association football midfielders Bristol City W.F.C. players Women's Super League players English women's footballers London City Lionesses players People from Glastonbury Footballers from Somerset 21st-century English sportswomen