Exciting young striker Emily Pitman joined City in July 2026, following her departure from WSL 2 side Portsmouth.

Emily learnt her trade in Arsenal's PGA before making the switch to the south coast in 2023, where she made an immediate impression, scoring seven goals in 29 appearances as Pompey won the WNL Southern Premier League in 2024.

Midway through the 2024/25 season, Emily suffered a significant knee injury, but she fought her way back to fitness and returned to the side in early 2026.