The 2026/27 Women’s Super League Golden Boot race has a clear leader after Matchweek 6, with Manchester City’s Khadija Shaw moving onto seven goals. Birmingham City’s Océane Hurtré follows closely with six, while Tottenham Hotspur’s Victoria Pelova sits third on five.
Shaw is chasing a fourth consecutive Golden Boot after finishing as the WSL’s leading scorer in each of the previous three seasons, including sharing the award with Alessia Russo in 2024/25.
Shaw begins the new campaign as the defending Golden Boot winner after scoring 21 league goals for Manchester City in 2025/26. The Manchester City striker has now finished as the WSL’s leading scorer in each of the last three seasons, including sharing the award with Alessia Russo in 2024/25.
The table below tracks the leading WSL goalscorers throughout the 2026/27 season and is updated as the campaign progresses.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
WSL top scorers 2026/27
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khadija Shaw | Manchester City | 7 |
| 2 | Océane Hurtré | Birmingham | 6 |
| 3 | Victoria Pelova | Tottenham Hotspur | 5 |
| 4 | Lauren James | Chelsea | 4 |
| 4 | Lauren Hemp | Manchester City | 4 |
| 5 | Danielle v/d Donk | London City Lionesses | 3 |
| 5 | Alexia Putellas | London City Lionesses | 3 |
| 5 | Ellie Carpenter | Chelsea | 3 |
| 5 | Olivia Holdt | Tottenham Hotspur | 3 |
| 5 | Julia Zigiotti Olme | Manchester United | 3 |
| 5 | Kiko Seike | Brighton | 3 |
| 5 | Viviane Asseyi | West Ham | 3 |
WSL top scorers 2026/27
The table is updated throughout the season. Players level on goals are shown together in the scoring standings. Own goals are not credited to a player in the WSL top-scorer standings.
The 2026/27 WSL Golden Boot race
Khadija Shaw leads the Women’s Super League scoring charts with seven goals after six matchweeks, establishing a one-goal advantage over Birmingham City’s Océane Hurtré.
The Manchester City striker continued her impressive start to the season as City maintained their perfect league record. Shaw is averaging 1.31 goals per 90 minutes and has scored seven times from 36 shots.
Hurtré remains her closest challenger with six goals in six appearances. The Birmingham forward has converted 33% of her shots, compared with Shaw’s 19%, highlighting her efficiency in front of goal.
Tottenham Hotspur’s Victoria Pelova occupies third place with five goals. The Netherlands international has recorded an impressive 38% goal conversion rate and averages 1.26 goals per 90 minutes.
Lauren Hemp and Chelsea’s Lauren James are level on four goals. Hemp has also contributed four assists, making her one of the competition’s most productive attacking players.
Seven players follow on three goals, including London City Lionesses duo Daniëlle van de Donk and Alexia Putellas, Chelsea’s Ellie Carpenter and Manchester United’s Julia Zigiotti Olme.
With 20 league matches still to play for most clubs, the Golden Boot race remains open, although Shaw has already established herself as the player to catch.
Who won the WSL Golden Boot in 2025/26?
Khadija Shaw won the 2025/26 Women’s Super League Golden Boot after scoring 21 goals in 22 league appearances for Manchester City.
Shaw secured the award with two goals against West Ham United on the final day of the season. It was her third WSL Golden Boot after previously finishing as the competition’s leading scorer in 2023/24 and sharing the award with Arsenal’s Alessia Russo in 2024/25.
Her 21-goal total in 2025/26 also matched the number she scored during her 2023/24 Golden Boot-winning campaign.
Read the complete 2025/26 WSL top scorers standings.
Previous WSL Golden Boot winners
Khadija Shaw has dominated the WSL scoring charts in recent seasons, finishing as the league’s leading scorer in three consecutive campaigns.
| Season | Winner | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | Khadija Shaw | Manchester City | 21 |
| 2024/25 | Khadija Shaw / Alessia Russo | Manchester City / Arsenal | 12 |
| 2023/24 | Khadija Shaw | Manchester City | 21 |
| 2022/23 | Rachel Daly | Aston Villa | 22 |
| 2021/22 | Sam Kerr | Chelsea | 20 |
Rachel Daly’s 22 goals for Aston Villa in 2022/23 remain the joint-highest total by a player in a single WSL season.
How is the WSL Golden Boot decided?
The Women’s Super League Golden Boot is awarded to the player who scores the most league goals during the season.
Only goals scored in Women’s Super League matches count towards the standings. Goals scored in the Women’s FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Women’s Champions League or other competitions do not count towards the WSL Golden Boot.
The WSL expanded to 14 clubs for the 2026/27 season, meaning each team now plays 26 league matches.
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WSL top scorers FAQ
Who is the WSL top scorer in 2026/27?
The latest leaders in the 2026/27 Women’s Super League Golden Boot race are shown in the scoring table at the top of this page. The standings are updated throughout the season.
Who won the WSL Golden Boot in 2025/26?
Khadija Shaw won the 2025/26 WSL Golden Boot after scoring 21 league goals for Manchester City. It was her third Golden Boot.
Who has won the most WSL Golden Boots?
Khadija Shaw became the first player to win three WSL Golden Boots when she finished as the competition’s leading scorer in 2025/26. Her awards came in 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26, with the 2024/25 award shared with Alessia Russo.
What is the record for most goals in a WSL season?
The record is 22 goals in a single WSL season. Vivianne Miedema scored 22 for Arsenal in 2018/19 and Rachel Daly matched the record with Aston Villa in 2022/23.
How many WSL matches does each team play in 2026/27?
Each club plays 26 league matches during the 2026/27 Women’s Super League season following the expansion of the competition to 14 teams.
Do cup goals count towards the WSL Golden Boot?
No. Only goals scored in Women’s Super League matches count towards the WSL Golden Boot standings.
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