Awards scooped at FA Women’s National League end-of-season ceremony | OneFootball

Players, managers and clubs from across Tiers three and four of the women’s pyramid earned honours at The FA Women’s National League end-of-season Awards.

The ceremony took place at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, May 31st, ahead of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup Final.

The ceremony recognised excellence across the Premier Division (Tier 3) through to Division One (Tier 4). The awards also highlighted the reverse divisions, shining a spotlight on the individuals and clubs who defined the season.

Player of the Year

The Player of the Year awards celebrated the standout performers of the 2025/26 campaign across every division of the WNL. In the Premier Divisions, Shannon Stamps of Stoke City was named Northern Premier Division Player of the Year. AFC Bournemouth striker Sophie Quirk claimed the award for the Southern Premier Division.

Across the four Division One Competitions, Imogen Porteous-Williams of Cheadle Town Stingers received the honour in Division One North. Additionally, Maia Clark of Worcester City claimed the Midlands award. Meanwhile, Emily Hill of Queens Park Rangers was named Division One South East Player of the Year.

Division One South West produced a rare joint honour. Annie Colston of Swindon Town and Mimi Hodges of Abingdon United shared the award in recognition of two equally outstanding seasons.

Manager of the Year

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 31: <> at Wembley Stadium on May 31, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn McCormack – The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

Watford manager Renée Hector capped off a remarkable season with the Premier Division Manager of the Year honour. Her leadership was widely credited with driving the club to a third successive promotion, forging one of the most cohesive and competitive sides in the division.

For Tier 4, Steve Jaye of Fulham claimed the Division One Manager of the Year award after guiding his side to the Division One South East title.

Sue Hough MBE, Chair of the FA Women’s National League board said: “This season has once again shown just how much talent, dedication and passion exists throughout the Women’s National League. Every one of our award winners has made a real and lasting contribution to their club, their division and to the women’s game as a whole. It was an honour to present these awards and to celebrate everything that makes this league so special.”

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