With another weekend of Barclays Women’s Super League and Barclays Women’s Super League 2 action approaching, there are plenty of players worth keeping an eye on for Fantasy Football managers.
From Chelsea's attacking full-back Ellie Carpenter to Newcastle United's creative force Beth Lumsden, several players have been making an impact at both ends of the pitch. Here are five names to consider ahead of the upcoming fixtures.
The Complete Wing-Back — Ellie Carpenter, Chelsea
Ellie Carpenter has been a consistent attacking presence for Chelsea, combining her contributions in the final third with impressive defensive numbers.
The defender has scored four goals and provided one assist, while registering 20 shots, eight of which have been on target. Her expected goals (xG) figure stands at 2.84, while an expected assists (xA) value of 2.96 highlights the creative threat she offers from wide areas.
Carpenter has also created 20 chances, including seven big chances, demonstrating her ability to provide opportunities for her teammates. She has completed 84.9% of her passes and recorded 53 recoveries, alongside winning possession 11 times in the final third.
Her defensive contribution is further reflected in four clean sheets, making her an appealing option for managers looking for a player capable of delivering points at both ends of the pitch.
Chelsea face Manchester City next, giving Carpenter another opportunity to make an impact in a challenging fixture.
Fantasy Points (last three games): 18 points
The Midfield Engine — Ruby Mace, Everton
Ruby Mace has been influential in Everton's midfield, combining attacking contributions with an impressive work rate and ability to win possession.
The midfielder has scored twice and registered 14 shots, while creating eight chances for her teammates. Her distribution has also been a strength, completing 84.1% of her passes and 51.4% of her long balls.
Mace has demonstrated her ability to contribute from wide and central areas, recording seven successful crosses and winning 11 fouls. Her willingness to get involved in attacking situations adds another dimension to her game.
However, it is her work without possession that particularly stands out. Mace has made 22 tackles and 26 interceptions, alongside 51 recoveries and 17 clearances.
With Tottenham next on the schedule, Mace will be looking to carry her all-round influence into another important fixture for Everton.
Fantasy Points (last three games): 12 points
The Creative Catalyst — Danielle van de Donk, London City Lionesses
Danielle van de Donk has been a key attacking influence for London City Lionesses, contributing goals and assists while consistently creating opportunities for her teammates.
The midfielder has registered three goals and four assists, with an expected goals (xG) figure of 4.85 and an expected assists (xA) value of 2.63. Her 25 shots demonstrate her willingness to get forward and threaten the opposition goal.
Van de Donk's creativity has also been a standout feature, with 16 chances created, including seven big chances. She has completed 81.8% of her passes and 64.3% of her long balls, showing her ability to progress play and pick out teammates in dangerous positions.
Her contribution extends beyond attacking areas, too. She has made 14 tackles, recorded 39 recoveries and won possession 13 times in the final third, alongside five clearances.
With Arsenal next, van de Donk faces a significant test, but her ability to influence the game in multiple areas makes her one to watch.
Fantasy Points (last three games): 9 points
BWSL2 ones to watch
The All-Round Performer — Jade Pennock, Durham
Jade Pennock has been an important contributor for Durham, offering attacking quality alongside a strong defensive work rate.
The midfielder has scored twice and provided two assists, while creating seven chances for her teammates. Her ability to carry the ball forward has also been evident, completing six successful dribbles.
Pennock has been reliable in possession, recording 102 successful passes, while winning 46.4% of her duels. Her contribution without the ball has been equally valuable, with 13 tackles, four interceptions and 22 recoveries.
She has also made 16 clearances, highlighting her willingness to support Durham defensively when required.
With Wolves next, Pennock will be looking to continue her all-round contribution and help Durham secure a positive result.
Fantasy Points (last three games): 11 points
The Assist Architect — Beth Lumsden, Newcastle United
Beth Lumsden has been one of Newcastle United's most creative players, with her ability to provide for teammates making her an exciting option ahead of the next round of fixtures.
The midfielder has recorded two goals and five assists, while creating an impressive 22 chances, seven of which have been classified as big chances. Her creative output highlights how regularly she gets involved in Newcastle's attacking play.
Lumsden has also demonstrated her ability to take on opponents, completing 72% of her dribbles, while maintaining a 70.1% passing accuracy. She has won 52.9% of her duels, showing her willingness to compete across the pitch.
Her contribution without possession should not be overlooked either, with 16 tackles, nine interceptions and 23 recoveries. She has also helped Newcastle secure two clean sheets.
With 24 Fantasy Points across her last three games, Lumsden arrives in particularly strong form and will be looking to continue her impressive run.
Fantasy Points (last three games): 24 points
Players to watch this weekend
With Carpenter and van de Donk offering attacking quality in the BWSL, while Mace provides an all-round midfield presence, there are several options to consider across the top division. In the BWSL2, Pennock and Lumsden bring different strengths, from Pennock's all-action contribution to Lumsden's impressive creative numbers.
Whether managers are targeting goals, assists, defensive returns or players capable of contributing across multiple areas, these five names are worth keeping in mind ahead of this weekend's fixtures.
