The leading performers across the WSL and WSL2 have been recognised at the 2026 PFA Awards, with the individual and Team of the Year honours all voted for by the players.
Women’s PFA Players’ Player of the Year
Bunny Shaw has been named the Women’s PFA Players’ Player of the Year for 2026.
The Manchester City forward received the award after being selected by her fellow professionals.
Women’s PFA Young Player of the Year
Olivia Smith has been named the Women’s PFA Young Player of the Year for 2026.
The Arsenal forward received the award after being selected by her fellow professionals.
PFA WSL Team of the Year in association with Care Fertility
The PFA WSL Team of the Year for 2026, as selected by the players, is:
Goalkeeper: Hannah Hampton (Chelsea).
Defenders: Kerstin Casparij (Manchester City), Tōko Koga (Tottenham Hotspur), Ellie Carpenter (Chelsea) and Emily Fox (Arsenal).
Midfielders: Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City), Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal) and Jessica Park (Manchester United).
Forwards: Bunny Shaw (Manchester City), Alessia Russo (Arsenal) and Lauren James (Chelsea).
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WSL2 PFA Players’ Player of the Year
Lily Crosthwaite has been named the WSL2 PFA Players’ Player of the Year for 2026.
The Birmingham City forward received the award after being selected by her fellow professionals.
PFA WSL2 Team of the Year
The PFA WSL2 Team of the Year for 2026, as selected by the players, is:
Goalkeeper: Sophie Whitehouse (Charlton Athletic).
Defenders: Aimee Everett (Crystal Palace), Neve Herron (Birmingham City), Rebecca McKenna (Birmingham City) and Mari Ward (Bristol City).
Midfielders: Emily Syme (Bristol City), Jordan Nobbs (Newcastle United) and Annabel Blanchard (Crystal Palace).
Forwards: Lily Crosthwaite (Birmingham City), Ashleigh Weerden (Crystal Palace) and Emily Murphy (Newcastle United).
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