[2] She won her 100th cap for Wales on 4 April 2019, in a friendly against the Czech Republic, at Rodney Parade in Newport.

[5] Dykes started with Cardiff City Ladies and featured in the UEFA Women's Cup with the Bluebirds,[6] before signing for Bristol Academy during 2008–09.

In July 2020, Dykes announced that she would retire from playing club football and transition into her coaching career; however, she would remain available for selection for her national team.

[10] While attending UWIC, Dykes was called up to represent Welsh universities in the Home Nations championship.

[11] Dykes was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2020 New Year Honours for services to women's football in Wales.