In August 2025, Exeter WFC announced the signing of Emily Poole from Gwalia United 

"We are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Emily Poole for Exeter City Women!

The former Welsh youth international joins City from fellow Southern Premier side Gwalia United to become Abbie Britton's fifth signing of the summer. Emily has been a regular opponent for City having also played for Gwalia's predecessor Cardiff City, in between a stint in America, after earning a prestigious football scholarship with Long Island University. Emily returned to the the Uk in 2022 and was a key member of Cardiff City LFC's title-winning squad.

On signing for City, Emily expressed her joy in becoming a Grecian. 

"It feels really good, it was a long time coming," the midfielder explained. "I was in need of a new club and a bit of a change so I'm absolutely delighted to be here. "I started conversations with Abbie and the coaching staff quite some time ago. I played in this league for a long time and always admired Exeter, especially last season with the season they had."
At the start of her career, Emily briefly played with City's manager Abbie Britton while the latter was captain of Cardiff. “I am absolutely thrilled to welcome Emily to the club," stated City's manager. "Beyond her footballing talent, she’s already made a strong impression in the dressing room, and I am confident she’ll be a fantastic addition both on and off the field."

Emily will wear number 14 for City Women.

Emily made her first team debut in a friendly at Bristol Rovers coming on as second half substitute on the 5th August 2025.

Appearances and goals 

Club	Season	Apps	Goals
	2014/15
	2015/16
Cardiff City	2016/17	0	0
Cardiff City Res	2016/17	17	2
Cardiff City	2017/18	15	1
Cardiff City Res	2017/18	3	0
Long Island	2018/19	18	0
Long Island	2019/20	18	2
Long Island	2020/21	4	0
Long Island	2021/22	15	1
Cardiff City	2022/23	28	5
Cardiff City	2023/24	26	1
Gwalia United	2024/25	17	1
Exeter WFC	2025/26