[2] In 1998 Banks returned to Whitehawk and finished top goalscorer in the 1998–99 FA Women's Premier League Southern Division.
[2] Banks scored 42 goals in 2000–01 as Arsenal won the domestic treble,[4] including the winner in the FA Women's Cup final against professional Fulham.
During the 2001-02 season, Banks scored the first ever goal for Arsenal women in European football against Swiss champions Bern in the group stage.
[8] In March 2002 Fulham entered a seven-day notice of their intent to sign Banks, much to the fury of Arsenal manager Vic Akers.
[10] Banks retired at the end of 2002–03, but returned to Arsenal for 2004–05,[11] helping the club remain undefeated and win another league title.