Sophie, from Kings School in Taunton and was a part of the advanced development centre at Plymouth Argyle when she represented England Independent Schools in a superb 3-1 victory over their counterparts from Scotland, at the St George’s Park.

Sophie came off the the bench with England trailing 1-0. The home side drew level through an own goal and Sophie then took control, scoring twice with excellent finishes to secure a 3-1 triumph.

In 2018/19 Sophie played for Exeter and her first season was nothing short of spectacular, she was a huge part of the team’s success and, at only 16, she won the league golden boot, scoring 43 goals in 20 games. (The most goals scored by any Exeter player in a season, to this Sophie added 7 cup goals, making 50 goals in a season) 

" KING’S College pupil Sophie Gillies has won the Supporters’ Trust Women’s Young Player of the Year Award at the Exeter City FC Awards Night, after a hugely successful first full season with the Ladies’ First XI.

Exeter gained promotion into the National League and will now face teams such as QPR and Southampton"
(From the Somerset gazette).