Sophie re-joined the club in January 2024.

Gillies had an outstanding first season in Senior football, hitting forty-three league goals in only twenty appearances. Coupled with the seven cup goals Gillies scored that year, her fifty goal season is an Exeter City Club record across Men and Women’s football.

Eleven goals in thirteen at tier four continued to underline Gillies’ talent, but with that following season curtailed by COVID, the forward moved to the US to continue her education.

At the University of Irvine in California, Gillies has continued to excel, picking up Championships and individual awards to attract the attention of several Clubs in England. 

2023/24 saw Sophie scored five goals and seven assists in 12 matches.