Sarah joined Exeter City WFC in July 2021, having previously played for Totnes and Dartington, the Devon FA, Plymouth Argyle and Forest Green Green Rovers. 

The Club wrote the following when Sarah signed for City,

"Sarah was the two goal hero for Buckland Athletic when they won at SJP in 2019, before arriving at Exeter City in the summer of 2021. A strong, physical forward, Sarah has an excellent goalscoring record at National League One Level and was a significant signing for the team. With an ability to score a variety of goals and lead the forward line, Sarah is a huge asset to the options available to the City management."

Sarah said the her footballing highlight was "Playing for England colleges whilst at University.

Sarah scored a hatrick on her debut against Bideford at home, in a pre-season friendly on the 22nd July 2021.

Sarah made her 100th appearance for Exeter WFC on the 13th October 2024 against Cheltenham away, and scored her 100th goal for Exeter on the 3rd November 2024 against Keynsham in WFA Cup 1st Round.
To the start of 2025/26 season Sarah had scored 106 goals in 110 games 

“Huge congratulations to Sarah on her 100th goal. (against Keynsham in the F.A. Cup 6th February 2024) Scored every type of goal there is too score in every occasion football gives us! Proud to have been a part of your journey

Plenty more left to go as well!”

Playing Record 

Sarah was one of 5 players who left the club at the end of the 2025/26 season, and the club wrote:-

Finally, there are only a select group of players who can claim to have a century of goals for Exeter City, and one name on that list is Sarah Stacey. With 124 goals (and counting) in her five seasons in red and white, the striker made her presence at the top of the pitch in the third and fourth tiers known. Some say the marks from her knee slide are still etched into the turf at Home Park.

Torquay United Womenbolstered their strike force ahead of their return to the FA Women’s National League in 2026/27 with the signing of former Exeter City striker Sarah Stacey.

Playing Record (Continued)

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