The new campaign is already producing standout performances across the BWSL and BWSL2, but which players could make their mark in the next round of fixtures?
With just two games played, the 2026/27 season is already beginning to take shape.
There have been goals, eye-catching individual performances and plenty of players making early cases to be among the names to watch throughout the campaign.
As another weekend of action approaches, we have picked out five players who could be worth keeping a particularly close eye on, including some potential Fantasy options.
The Creative Catalyst — Ruby Mace, Everton
Ruby Mace has already established herself as an important creative presence for Everton, and she could have another opportunity to influence proceedings when the Toffees travel to West Ham United.
Mace created more chances than any other player in Everton's most recent game against Charlton Athletic, showcasing her ability to unlock opposition defences from midfield.
Her passing was equally impressive, with the midfielder recording 91% pass accuracy.
But it was not just her work on the ball that stood out.
Mace also made 8 recoveries and 3 tackles, highlighting the defensive contribution she can bring alongside her creativity.
Everton will now face a West Ham side looking to build on their opening weeks of the campaign, making Mace's influence in midfield potentially crucial.
If she can continue creating opportunities while maintaining that level of efficiency in possession, she could be one of Everton's key players to watch this weekend.
The Goal Threat — Mary Fowler, Manchester City
Mary Fowler has wasted little time reminding everyone of the attacking quality she can bring to Manchester City.
The Australian has scored twice in her two starts this season, making her one of the most obvious attacking players to keep an eye on heading into the next round of fixtures.
Her underlying numbers are promising too, with Fowler already recording an xGOT of 0.89.
She has also been highly effective in possession, completing 84.3% of her passes and successfully executing 75% of her dribbles.
And while her attacking ability is likely to be the biggest talking point, Fowler has shown she can contribute in other areas too, winning 100% of her aerial duels so far this season.
With Liverpool heading to Manchester City next, Fowler will have another chance to continue her impressive start.
2 goals in 2 starts is already a strong return, and she could be a dangerous Fantasy option if she can maintain that form.
The Emerging Threat — Matilda Vinberg, Tottenham Hotspur
Matilda Vinberg is another player who has made an encouraging start to the new campaign and could become an increasingly important attacking outlet for Tottenham.
The Swedish midfielder has already registered 1 assist in her opening 2 games, while her 82.7% pass success rate highlights her ability to retain possession and contribute to Tottenham's build-up play.
There are signs that Vinberg could offer even more in the final third as the season progresses.
She has an xG of 0.48 after two matches, suggesting she is getting herself into promising goalscoring positions despite not yet finding the back of the net herself.
Her defensive contribution should not be overlooked either.
Vinberg has made 9 recoveries and 2 interceptions, showing that her influence extends beyond her work in attack.
With Tottenham travelling to Crystal Palace this weekend, Vinberg has another opportunity to build on her promising opening two performances.
The Attacking Defender — Megan Collett, Southampton
Megan Collett has already given Southampton fans plenty to be excited about, and remarkably, much of it has come from a defender.
Collett has scored once in her 2 starts for Southampton and has already registered 8 shots, an eye-catching number for a player operating in defence.
Her willingness to get forward is only part of what makes her an interesting player to watch.
Collett has won 14 duels so far this season, while also winning 4 fouls and making 7 tackles and 7 clearances.
She has also helped Southampton keep 1 clean sheet from their opening two matches.
That combination of defensive solidity and attacking ambition could make Collett a particularly useful player for Southampton as the campaign develops.
However, she faces a difficult test this weekend when Southampton travel to Sunderland.
The Black Cats have made a strong start to the BWSL2 campaign, so Collett will need to be at her best defensively, while another opportunity in front of goal could make her one of the weekend's most intriguing players.
The Defensive Anchor — Cerys Brown, Nottingham Forest
At the other end of the pitch, Cerys Brown has already been putting together some impressive defensive numbers for Nottingham Forest.
Brown has won 68.2% of her duels and completed 77% of her passes, giving Forest a reliable presence both defensively and in possession.
Her defensive work has been particularly notable.
The Forest defender has already made 12 tackles, alongside 8 recoveries and 4 clearances.
But Brown has also shown she can make an impact going forward, registering 1 assist so far this season.
That all-round contribution makes her an important player to watch as Forest continue their BWSL2 campaign.
With Forest facing Durham away this weekend, Brown will have another test of her defensive capabilities, and another opportunity to show why she could be an important figure for her side this season.
Who should you be watching?
With only two games gone, there is still plenty of time for new names to emerge across the BWSL and BWSL2.
But Ruby Mace, Mary Fowler, Matilda Vinberg, Megan Collett and Cerys Brown have all given us reasons to keep a close eye on them this weekend.
Whether you're looking for goals, creativity, defensive consistency or a potential Fantasy differential, this group offers a bit of everything.
