Name: Izzy Atkinson
Nationality: Republic of Ireland
Date of Birth: July 17, 2001
Position: Attacker
Current club: Sunderland
WSL 2 clubs played for: Crystal Palace, Sunderland

Sunderland's Izzy Atkinson has taken part in a strong number of the team's WSL 2 games in 2025/2026, making nine appearances overall and playing 389 minutes. She has been selected in the starting XI in five of these appearances across their 18 fixtures and come on as a substitute on four occasions.

Atkinson last played in the competition on December 21 for Sunderland against Ipswich Town. She scored in that game for her team in their 2-1 win. In total, she has netted two WSL 2 goals this term, and chipped in with one assist.

She opened her account for the WSL 2 season against Sheffield United on September 5, scoring during a 4-0 victory.

Up next for Sunderland in WSL 2 action is a home match against Newcastle United on March 29.

In last season's Women's Super League, Atkinson featured in four games for Crystal Palace.

Atkinson moved to Sunderland in July 2025 from Crystal Palace, for whom she made 14 league appearances in total, scoring two goals.