From Melvine Malard’s attacking threat for Chelsea to Amalie Vangsgaard’s two goals and an assist for Everton, here are five players who caught the eye across the BWSL and BWSL2 over the weekend.
Here are five standout names from the weekend.
The Attacking Threat — Melvine Malard, Chelsea
Melvine Malard delivered a dangerous attacking performance for Chelsea, winning a penalty and consistently testing the opposition defence.
The forward registered eight shots, the most of any player in the match, and recorded an expected goals (xG) figure of 1.62, highlighting the quality and frequency of the opportunities she found herself in.
Malard also recorded five shots on target, demonstrating her ability to test the goalkeeper, while her shot accuracy stood at 62%.
Her involvement in the final third was another standout feature, with 15 touches in the opposition box, more than any other player in the game. She also created two chances and completed 64% of her passes.
With her ability to find shooting opportunities and win a penalty, Malard proved a constant threat throughout the match.
Fantasy Points: 17 points
The Goal Machine — Amalie Vangsgaard, Everton
Amalie Vangsgaard produced an outstanding attacking display for Everton, recording two goals and an assist to make a decisive contribution to her side's performance.
The forward took eight shots, the joint-highest total among the players featured this weekend, while recording four shots on target. Her attacking involvement was further highlighted by her 12 touches in the opposition box, the most of any player in the match.
Vangsgaard also demonstrated her ability to bring teammates into play, completing 71% of her passes and creating one big chance.
Her effectiveness on the ball was another positive, with a 67% successful dribble rate and 100% accuracy on her long balls. She also recorded four recoveries, showing her willingness to contribute defensively.
With two goals, an assist and an impressive all-round performance, Vangsgaard was one of the weekend's standout attacking players.
Fantasy Points: 17 points
The Clinical Finisher — Alessia Russo, Arsenal
Alessia Russo continued to demonstrate her attacking quality for Arsenal, finding the net while making a significant contribution to her side's creative play.
The forward recorded an expected goals (xG) figure of 1.21 and took three shots, joint-most in the match among the players she was compared with. Her 100% shot accuracy highlighted her ability to get her attempts on target.
Russo's influence extended beyond her goalscoring, as she created three chances, the most of any player in the game, demonstrating her ability to bring teammates into attacking positions.
She also completed 71% of her passes and won 75% of her aerial duels, providing a physical presence alongside her technical quality.
With a goal, three chances created and an impressive shooting performance, Russo showed why she remains such an important attacking option for Arsenal.
Fantasy Points: 10 points
The Creative Midfielder— Mollie Rouse, Sheffield United
Mollie Rouse delivered an impressive all-round performance for Sheffield United, contributing a goal and an assist while providing a creative spark from midfield.
The attacking midfielder created five chances, more than any other player in the match, underlining her influence in the final third and her ability to provide opportunities for her teammates.
Rouse's distribution was another standout feature, completing 100% of her long balls and recording 13 passes into the final third. Her ability to move possession into dangerous areas helped demonstrate the range of her contribution.
She also made an impact defensively, recording three tackles, two clearances and seven recoveries, highlighting her willingness to contribute when her team needed to regain possession.
With a goal, an assist and the highest number of chances created in the game, Rouse showcased her ability to influence proceedings at both ends of the pitch.
Fantasy Points: 15 points
The Complete Wing-Back— Madison Perry, Watford
Madison Perry produced a productive performance for Watford, recording a goal and an assist while contributing in several different areas of the pitch.
Operating at left wing-back, Perry demonstrated her attacking quality by making a direct contribution to two goals. She also created one big chance, showing her ability to support her teammates and help create dangerous opportunities.
Her attacking intent was further highlighted by a shot that struck the crossbar, while her shot accuracy stood at 50%. Perry also completed 50% of her crosses, offering an additional route for Watford to threaten the opposition.
Her contribution was not limited to attacking play, either. She recorded two tackles and three recoveries, demonstrating her willingness to help her side defensively.
With a goal, an assist and contributions at both ends of the pitch, Perry highlighted the value of an attacking wing-back who can influence a match in multiple ways.
Fantasy Points: 10 points
Who will stand out next?
From Malard's attacking threat for Chelsea to Vangsgaard's goal contributions for Everton, this week's selection highlights the different ways players can make an impact across the BWSL and BWSL2.
Goals and assists may grab the headlines, but creating chances, progressing possession and contributing defensively can be just as important when assessing a player's overall performance.
With five players delivering impressive displays and earning strong fantasy returns, there will be plenty more performances to keep an eye on as the season continues.
