Watkins, Zoe
Zoe, from Hereford won a scholarship after leaving school to The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in 2014.
In 2014 she played 17 games for the Drovers, (DSAO Drovers, the University football team), in the following season, Zoe played in all 21 games, scoring the "game-winner" in the conference tournament championship victory over John Brown from a penalty.
In 2016, she added a further 20 appearances and scored twice from central midfield, continuing to play in the following season.
“Waktins, a senior from Hereford, England, majored in communications. She was a four-year starter for the Drovers and appeared in 81 games, scoring seven goals. She scored the SAC tournament winner against John Brown University in 2015 in a shootout. She was named as the SAC Defensive Player-of-the-Year for 2017.”
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After returning to the UK, She joined Exeter City.
In 2018/19, Zoe played 19 games for Exeter, scoring 4 goals and in the curtailed 2019/20 played a further 9 games and scored twice.
Zoe continued to play for Exeter in the 2020/21 season.
During the 2nd National lockdown in November 2020 due the pandemic the team produced some articles from players about players entitled.
"Our New Lockdown Series"
Zoe's replies were:-
Quickest Player: Hope, the Welsh Usain Bolt
Not so Quickest: Anthea, it comes with age, she can't help it
Best Trainer: Nike Air Jordan 1 and Kyanna
Most intelligent: Mia for her impeccable knowledge of TikTok
Most Skilful: Meg, Queen of the Village with her mad Skillage
Team Joker: Esme, just for being Esme
Worst Taste in Music: Everyone, our team song is "Dancing Queen." Don't Ask
Most Likely to Moan about Something: Clive, nothing is ever good enough!!
Who gets the most fines: Abbie, The Cantona of ECWFC
A Last Minute Penalty to Win the League, who takes it? Phoebe Baker, cool as a cucumber.
Who would be in your 5ASIDE Team: Me, Sasha, Mia, Phoebe Durkin and Esme
Most likely to get booked: Abbie, more time in the Sin Bin than on the pitch.
Zoe was voted as the Fans Women's Player of the year in 2021/22.
In the 15th October 2023, Zoe made her 100th star for Exeter City WFC at Southampton.
Playing Record
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USAO Drovers |
2014/15 |
17 |
2 |
USAO Drovers |
2015/16 |
21 |
2 |
USAO Drovers |
2016/17 |
20 |
2 |
USAO Drovers |
2017/18 |
23 |
1 |
Exeter City |
2018/19 |
19 |
4 |
Exeter City |
2019/20 |
9 |
2 |
Exeter City |
2020/21 |
5 |
0 |
Exeter City |
2021/22 |
28 |
5 |
Exeter City |
2022/23 |
27 |
14 |
Exeter City |
2023/24 |
25 |
8 |
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2024/25 |
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