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Sophie
Barker
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England
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
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Position:
Midfielder
Age:
35

Name: Sophie Barker
Nationality: England
Date of Birth: December 25, 1990
Position: Midfielder
Current club: Portsmouth
WSL 2 clubs played for: Doncaster Belles, Sheffield United, Leicester City, Portsmouth

Sophie Barker is a midfielder at Portsmouth who has appeared in a strong number of the club's WSL 2 matches in 2025/2026, making 10 appearances overall and playing 747 minutes. She has been selected in the starting XI in nine of these appearances across their 16 fixtures and come on as a substitute on one occasion.

The last time that Barker featured in the league came on February 8 for Portsmouth against Ipswich Town; a meeting that she played 78 minutes in during a 2-1 loss. In total, she has provided one WSL 2 assist this season. She has been booked twice, as well as sent off once.

In the side's next WSL 2 fixture on March 15, Portsmouth face a home match against Bristol City.

Last season for Portsmouth, Barker made 19 WSL 2 appearances, scored two goals and provided three assists.

Barker switched to Portsmouth in July 2024 from Sheffield United, for whom she made 67 league appearances in total, scoring two goals and providing four assists.