The nominees for the London Football Awards 2026, sponsored by MiQ, have been announced, with the ceremony set for Thursday 5 March at Exhibition White City.
In the Women’s Super League, Arsenal again lead the way with three nominations for WSL Player of the Year, as Alessia Russo, Emily Fox, and Kim Little are all recognised. They are joined on the shortlist by Chelsea midfielder Keira Walsh and Tottenham Hotspur’s Olivia Holdt.
Chelsea’s Alyssa Thompson, a new signing for the 2025/26 season, joins teammate Wieke Kaptein among the nominees for Women’s Young Player of the Year, while Tottenham Hotspur receive two nominations through Cathinka Tandberg and Tōko Koga. Freya Godfrey completes the category, recognised for her performances with London City Lionesses in their first WSL season.
The LFA judging panel includes Lianne Sanderson, Jaqui Oatley, Ashly Hodson and Jenna Schillaci.
Barclay’s Women’s Super League Player of the Year: Best women’s player at a London WSL Club in the 2025/2026 season.
– Alessia Russo – Arsenal
– Emily Fox – Arsenal
– Keira Walsh – Chelsea
– Kim Little – Arsenal
– Olivia Holdt – Tottenham Hotspur
Women’s Young Player: Best Women’s player aged under 21 at a London Club (WSL and WSL 2) in the 2025/2026 season. *Player must be under 21 as of 1st January 2025)
– Alyssa Thompson – Chelsea
– Cathinka Tandberg – Tottenham Hotspur
– Freya Godfrey – London City Lionesses
– Tōko Koga – Tottenham Hotspur
– Wieke Kaptein – Chelsea
Goalkeeper: Best goalkeeper at a London Club (Premier League, WSL and EFL) in the 2025/2026 season.
– Bernd Leno – Fulham
– Caoimhín Kelleher – Brentford
– David Raya – Arsenal
– Grant Smith – Bromley
– Lize Kop – Tottenham Hotspur Women
Manager: Best Manager at a London Club (Premier League, WSL and EFL) in the 2025/2026 season.
– Alex Neil – Millwall
– Andy Woodman – Bromley
– Keith Andrews – Brentford
– Martin Ho – Tottenham Hotspur Women
– Mikel Arteta – Arsenal
Women’s PFA Player in the Community Champion: For a standout player-led community initiative that took place during 2025, for a player from a WSL club.
– Anna Filbey – Watford
– Lotte Wubben-Moy – Arsenal
– Millie Bright – Chelsea
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