Born in the London Borough of Brent, Ward began her career with 14 years at Watford Ladies where she was a prolific goal scorer and team captain.

[8] On 8 February 2017, Ward joined newly promoted FA WSL 1 side Yeovil Town Ladies,[9] but was forced to withdraw from her contract after announcing she was pregnant with her second child.

[11] In February 2021, Ward joined London Bees on a short-term dual registration basis, whilst her parent club waited for their season to resume due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[13][14] In July 2007, Ward made a 10-minute substitute appearance for the England women's national under-23 football team in a 4–1 Nordic Cup defeat by Finland.

[15] Ward represented England at Under-23 level, but, due to her Welsh maternal grandfather,[3] she made her senior debut for Wales against Luxembourg on 30 September 2008.