Lauren Hemp leads the 2026/27 Women’s Super League assist standings after six matchweeks, with four assists for Manchester City.
The England international holds a narrow advantage over five players on three assists, including London City Lionesses duo Daniëlle van de Donk and Kadidiatou Diani, Tottenham Hotspur’s Signe Gaupset and Julie Blakstad, and Chelsea midfielder Keira Walsh.
The table below tracks the WSL’s leading assist providers throughout the 2026/27 season and is updated as the campaign progresses.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
WSL top assists 2026/27
| Rank | Player | Club | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lauren Hemp | Manchester City | 4 |
| 2 | Danielle v/d Donk | London City | 3 |
| 2 | Kadidiatou Diani | London City | 3 |
| 2 | Signe Gaupset | Tottenham Hotspur | 3 |
| 2 | Keira Walsh | Chelsea | 3 |
| 2 | Julie Blakstad | Tottenham | 3 |
Statistics correct as of 27 September 2026.
The 2026/27 WSL assist race
Lauren Hemp has moved to the top of the WSL assist standings with four assists in five league appearances for Manchester City.
Hemp has also scored four goals, giving her eight direct goal contributions this season. She has created 19 chances, averaging 3.8 per 90 minutes. Five players share second place with three assists each.
London City Lionesses are represented by Daniëlle van de Donk and Kadidiatou Diani. Both have played an important role in their team’s attacking success, with Van de Donk also contributing three league goals and Diani scoring twice.
Tottenham Hotspur’s Signe Gaupset and Julie Blakstad remain among the leading creators. Gaupset has produced 18 chances across six appearances, compared with Blakstad’s 15.
Chelsea midfielder Keira Walsh completes the chasing group. Alongside her three assists, Walsh has recorded an 88% passing accuracy and created 12 chances.
With just one assist separating the top six players, the race to finish as the WSL’s leading creator remains closely contested.
Who had the most WSL assists in 2025/26?
Lynn Wilms and Kerstin Casparij finished joint-top of the WSL assist standings in 2025/26 with seven assists each.
Wilms produced an impressive first WSL campaign with Aston Villa after joining from Wolfsburg in the summer of 2025. The Dutch defender finished the season with seven assists, putting her level with compatriot Casparij at the top of the league.
Casparij’s attacking contribution was an important part of Manchester City’s title-winning campaign. The right-back also scored three league goals, meaning she finished the season with 10 WSL goal contributions from defence.
Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo were immediately behind the two Dutch defenders in the statistics shown above, both finishing with six assists.
2025/26 WSL top assist leaders
| Rank | Player | Club | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lynn Wilms | Aston Villa | 7 |
| 1 | Kerstin Casparij | Manchester City | 7 |
| 3 | Alessia Russo | Arsenal | 6 |
| 3 | Lauren Hemp | Manchester City | 6 |
| 5 | Jessica Park | Manchester United | 5 |
| 5 | Beth Mead | Arsenal | 5 |
| 5 | Riko Ueki | West Ham United | 5 |
| 5 | Alex Greenwood | Manchester City | 5 |
| 5 | Nadine Noordam | Brighton & Hove Albion | 5 |
| 5 | Ella Toone | Manchester United | 5 |
| 5 | Kerolin | Manchester City | 5 |
| 5 | Vivianne Miedema | Manchester City | 5 |
Historical totals in this table follow the statistics supplied for the 2025/26 standings. Assist definitions can differ between statistics providers.
How are WSL assists recorded?
An assist is generally awarded to the player who makes the final pass or touch that directly creates a goal.
However, assist totals can differ slightly between statistical providers. Deflections, rebounds, own goals and touches from opposing defenders can affect whether an assist is awarded.
For that reason, the standings on this page use a consistent statistical source when tracking the 2026/27 season.
When are the WSL top assists updated?
The WSL top assists 2026/27 table will be updated regularly throughout the Women’s Super League season, normally following the completion of each matchweek.
For more 2026/27 WSL statistics and information, follow our WSL top scorers 2026/27 page for the latest Golden Boot standings and our Women’s Super League table for the current league positions.
You can also visit our main Women’s Super League page for wider coverage of the competition, or see where to watch the WSL for the latest broadcast and streaming information.
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