Exeter City Women added to their defensive options ahead of the 2024/25 season with the signing of Courtney Jones.

Jones arrived after a successful spell at Cheltenham Town, where she was a key member in the Robins' Division One South West winning side of 2022, scoring against the Grecians in a 3-1 victory in Gloucestershire. 

As Town adapted to life in tier three, Jones would be a regular starter for Tom Davies’ side, playing on 22 occasions as they finished a respectable eighth in the division. Jones would play 17 times for the Robins last season, including a late substitute appearance as Town and City clashed in the FA Cup.

Jones started her career with Wolverhampton Wanderers before moving to Stoke City for a three-year spell. She joined Cheltenham in 2021 where she was a teammate of fellow Grecian Georgie-Marie Barbour-Gresham. Jones recently captained the UK Armed Forces Team, the defender representing the British Army.

Manager Abbie Britton is delighted to have added to her squad ahead of the new season:

“Courtney brings a wealth of experience to the team and has played a lot of tier three football. She offers a strong presence to our defensive options and has leadership qualities."

Abbie Britton on signing of Jones

"She has been fantastic in coming into the group and I am looking forward to working with her this season.”

Courtney made her debut as a 77th minute substitute on the 25th August 2024 at Leeds. 

Playing Record 

In early January 2025 Exeter City Women confirmed the departure of Courtney Jones.

The defender departed the Grecians after making her final appearance in the league victory over Lewes on December 15th.

After signing for City in the summer, Jones made 16 appearances. The combative central defender started four of those games, with the last of those coming in the 6-1 away victory at MK Dons back in November.

On Jones’ departure, Manager Abbie Britton said: “We are sad to see Courtney go. She has been a fantastic personality to have in the group and a pleasure to work with. 

"Unfortunately, we just haven’t been able to provide enough game time for her and I fully understand her wish to seek regular football elsewhere. We wish her all the best and thank her for her efforts in red and white.”

Courtney rejoined Cheltenham at the end of January 2025.