Millie Laura Farrow (born 3 June 1996) is an English professional

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who plays as a

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for

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in the

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competition. She has represented England on the under-19 and under-23 national teams.

Career

Farrow attended

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in Southampton where she was part of the team who won the ECFA National Knockout Cup, scoring four goals in the final against

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at the Bescot Stadium.

Chelsea

Farrow made her debut for Chelsea during the

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season. Chelsea finished in second place with a record. Farrow returned for the

2015 FA WSL The 2015 season of the Women's Super League was the fifth season of the FA WSL, the top-level women's football league of England. The season was played from 25 March to 4 October. Liverpool were the defending champions from the 2014 FA WSL. Chel ...

season and scored her first goal against

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on 12 July 2015. She made two appearances for Chelsea during the regular season. The team finished in first place.

Bristol City

Farrow went on loan to

in January 2016 ahead of the

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season. She scored 11 goals in her 16 appearances for the team and helped secure a second-place result with a record and promotion to

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. Farrow scored a brace during the final game of the season against

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helping Bristol City win 5–0. Farrow signed permanently for Bristol City in January 2018, after her previous loan spell had been cut short by injury.

Reading

On 22 July 2018, Farrow joined

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. On 8 June 2020, Reading announced that Farrow had left the club after her contract had expired.

Leicester City

On 22 August 2020,

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club, Leicester City announced the signing of Millie Farrow ahead of the 2020–21 season, among seven other FA WSL players, as they embarked on their journey as a fully professional club.

Crystal Palace

On 20 July 2021,

club Crystal Palace announced the signing of Farrow ahead of the 2021–22 season. She scored her first goal in a 1–1 draw with newly promoted

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. The following season she signed for

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but left after her contract was voided without making a competitive appearance. She then joined

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side North Carolina Courage on a deal until the end of the 2023 season.

Perth Glory

On 17 July 2023,

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announced the signing of Farrow ahead of the 2023–24 A-League Women season. On 9 December 2023, Farrow became the first player to score a

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for Perth Glory since Sam Kerr in 2019, scoring all three of their goals against Melbourne City in a 1–3 win in Melbourne.

Sydney FC

In June 2024, it was announced Farrow would join

for the 2024–25 A-League Women season.

International career

Farrow has represented England on the under-19 and under-23 national teams.

Personal life

Farrow has struggled with

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throughout her career. In 2023, she released a book called ''Brave Enough Not To Quit'', which details how she deals with her OCD and anxiety.

Honours

; with Chelsea * FA WSL 1 Runner-up:

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* FA WSL 1 Winner:

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* FA Women's Cup Winner: 2014–15 * FA Women's Cup Runner-up: 2015–16 ; with Bristol City * FA WSL 2 Runner-up:

;with Leicester City * FA Women’s Championship:

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References

External links

*
Chelsea player profile

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