The 2025/26 WSL season brought an end to six years of Chelsea dominance, as Manchester City claimed their first title in a decade – an effort that was in no small part due to the goalscoring prowess of Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw.
Here’s how she – and the nine other WSL top scorers – lit up the league this year.
WSL Top Scorers 2025/2026: The Most Deadly 10
Khadija Shaw, Man City – 21 goals
The undisputed golden boot winner and the WSL’s standout player this season, Shaw was the engine behind City’s first title in a decade. She scored 21 goals in 22 games and also had significantly more shots than any other player, with 118 attempts on goal.
Alessia Russo, Arsenal – 13 goals
A consistent performer for Arsenal throughout the campaign, Russo’s 13 goals helped the Gunners finish second and secure automatic Champions League qualification. She also notched up 6 assists.
Kirsty Hanson, Aston Villa – 12 goals
The standout performer in what was a difficult season for Villa, Hanson’s 12 goals were an impressive individual tally for a side that finished ninth. Despite all the odds, she made the WSL top scorers list in emphatic fashion.
Vivianne Miedema, Man City – 10 goals
This season saw a welcome return to form for the WSL’s all-time top scorer. Miedema hit double figures for the first time since 2021/22, establishing a devastating partnership with Shaw and assisting 5 City goals.
Stina Blackstenius, Arsenal – 10 goals
One of Arsenal’s most reliable – but often overlooked – contributors, Blackstenius hit double figures across 20 appearances to support Russo up front. She averaged one goal every 86 minutes during this season’s WSL campaign.
Kerolin, Man City – 9 goals
The Brazilian winger was another force to be reckoned with in City’s attack, chipping in with nine goals and five assists from just 15 appearances. She brings the flare to this list of WSL top scorers.
Olivia Holdt, Spurs – 8 goals
As part of Tottenham’s best-ever WSL season, Holdt delivered consistently throughout the campaign, with 8 goals and 3 assists in 21 appearances.
Kiko Seike, Brighton – 8 goals
Kiko Seike was Brighton’s top goal scorer in a standout season for the club, which was one of the division’s most improved sides in the second half of the campaign. Brighton also reached the Women’s FA Cup Final, which they’ll contest against Man City on 31 May.
Sam Kerr, Chelsea – 7 goals
Injuries limited Kerr to 18 appearances, but she still managed seven goals, including a record-equalling strike in her final Chelsea outing. We have no doubt a fully fit Sam Kerr would be higher up the list of WSL top scorers.
Alyssa Thompson, Chelsea – 7 goals
One of Chelsea’s most consistent performers in a difficult season, Thompson’s seven goals were a positive note in an otherwise challenging campaign for the Blues.
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