Name: Annabel Blanchard
Nationality: England
Date of Birth: May 7, 2001
Position: Midfielder
Current club: Crystal Palace
WSL 2 clubs played for: Leicester City, Blackburn Rovers, Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace midfielder Annabel Blanchard has played in every one of their 18 WSL 2 games in 2025/2026, an ever-present feature by starting in all 18.

The last WSL 2 game that Blanchard played came on March 22 for Crystal Palace versus Newcastle United; a game that she played 90 minutes in during a 0-0 stalemate. The midfielder has netted four WSL 2 goals this campaign, whilst she also ranks joint ninth for WSL 2 assists this season having created three goals for her team-mates. She has been booked twice.

Blanchard last scored in the league in the 3-1 win against Birmingham City on February 16, netting in the 29th minute. She opened her account for the campaign against Portsmouth on November 2, scoring during a 2-1 loss.

A home match against Charlton Athletic on March 29 is the next WSL 2 match for Crystal Palace.

Blanchard played 18 Women's Super League games last season for Crystal Palace, scored four goals and provided one assist.

Prior to joining Crystal Palace in August 2025, Blanchard made 24 league appearances in total at Blackburn Rovers, scoring four goals.