The 2025/26 Women’s Super League season has officially concluded, with Manchester City Women crowned champions after finishing top of the table with 55 points. While City celebrated another league title, the individual spotlight once again belonged to Khadija Shaw, who secured the Women’s Super League Golden Boot for the third consecutive season.
The Jamaican striker finished the campaign with 21 goals in 22 league appearances, becoming the first player in WSL history to score 20 or more goals in three separate seasons. Shaw’s remarkable consistency and goalscoring form once again placed her comfortably ahead of the competition in the final Women’s Super League top scorer rankings.
Find out who are on the Women’s Super League Top Scorers 2025/26 list.
WSL Top Scorers 2025/26 Table
| Women’s Super League Top Scorer 2025/26 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Club | Player | Goals |
| 1 | Man City | Bunny Shaw | 21 |
| 2 | Arsenal | Alessia Russo | 13 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | Kirsty Hanson | 12 |
| 4 | Man City | Vivianne Miedema | 10 |
| 4 | Arsenal | Stina Blackstenius | 10 |
| 6 | Man City | Kerolin | 9 |
| 7 | Tottenham Hotspur | Olivia Holdt | 8 |
| 7 | Brighton | Kiko Seike | 8 |
| 9 | Chelsea | Alyssa Thompson | 7 |
| 9 | Chelsea | Sam Kerr | 7 |
| 9 | Tottenham Hotspur | Bethany England | 7 |
Khadija Shaw Wins Third Straight WSL Golden Boot
Shaw once again proved why she is regarded as one of the best strikers in women’s football. The Manchester City forward scored her 21st goal of the campaign during the club’s final league match of the season, ending the year with nearly one goal per game.
Her latest Golden Boot triumph marks a historic achievement in the Women’s Super League. No player before Shaw had managed to score 20 or more goals in three different WSL campaigns, further cementing her legacy as one of the league’s greatest-ever forwards.
Despite struggling with injuries during parts of previous seasons, Shaw continued to deliver at an elite level. Remarkably, she won last season’s Golden Boot with only 12 league goals after missing a significant part of the campaign.
Bunny Shaw’s Record-Breaking Manchester City Career
Since joining Manchester City in 2021, Shaw has transformed into the club’s all-time leading goalscorer. The Jamaican international has now scored 117 goals in 137 appearances across all competitions for City.
She also became:
- Manchester City Women’s record goalscorer
- the first player to score 100 goals in the club’s professional era
- one of the highest-scoring players in WSL history
Out of her 117 goals for City, 83 have come in the Women’s Super League. Only Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema have scored more WSL goals overall.
WSL Golden Boot Race 2025/26
Although Shaw eventually finished comfortably clear at the top of the scoring charts, several players enjoyed impressive campaigns throughout the season.
Alessia Russo continued her strong form for Arsenal Women, finishing second in the final standings with 13 goals. Meanwhile, Kirsty Hanson emerged as one of the surprise performers of the year after scoring 12 league goals for Aston Villa Women, finishing second.
Miedema and Stina Blackstenius also reached double digits despite dealing with injuries and rotation throughout the campaign.
What’s Next for Bunny Shaw?
Despite another historic season, speculation surrounding Shaw’s long-term future at Manchester City continues. Reports linking the striker with a potential move away from the club have intensified in recent months, while discussions over a possible contract extension remain ongoing.
Given her goalscoring record and importance to City’s success, losing Shaw would represent a major blow for the reigning WSL champions. What is Manchester City planning this transfer window?
FAQ
Who won the Women’s Super League Golden Boot in 2025/26?
Bunny Shaw won the 2025/26 Women’s Super League Golden Boot after scoring 21 goals for Manchester City.
How many goals did Bunny Shaw score in the 2025/26 WSL season?
Shaw scored 21 goals in 22 league appearances.
Who finished second in the WSL top scorer rankings?
Alessia Russo finished second after scoring 13 goals for Arsenal.
Has Bunny Shaw won the Golden Boot before?
Yes. Shaw has now won the WSL Golden Boot three consecutive times.
Who are the highest scorers in WSL history?
Vivianne Miedema, Beth Mead and Bunny Shaw are among the highest scorers in Women’s Super League history.
Source: Manchester City
Women’s Super League Top Scorers 2025/26
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