Gameweek 9 is here, and it’s time to lock in the players who’ll make your team shine. From bonus-magnet defenders to unstoppable forwards, we’ve rounded up the best picks to keep you ahead of the pack. Let’s get into it!
Goalkeepers and Defenders
Courtney Brosnan Despite Everton’s shaky clean sheet prospects, Courtney Brosnan is an enticing option for the trip to Spurs. The numbers favor goalkeepers against Spurs—dangerous enough to keep them busy but not clinical enough to deny save points. Spurs have conceded the joint-most bonus points to opposing goalkeepers, often even when they score. Brosnan, already a save machine, has a solid chance at a decent haul. Case in point: last season, she scored six points against Spurs despite conceding twice.
Alex Greenwood When Manchester City host Leicester City, clean sheet points seem inevitable. Leicester have managed just two goals in eight WSL games, while City have kept clean sheets in half their matches. Alex Greenwood, with her secure minutes, set-piece involvement, and bonus point prowess, is a standout pick. She even picked up her first bonus point of the season in GW7. This one's a no-brainer.
Katie McCabe Under Renée Slegers, Arsenal have conceded just once in the WSL, and Katie McCabe has flourished with 29 fantasy points in her last four games. Facing Aston Villa at home in GW9, McCabe offers attacking potential and a penchant for bonus points. Villa’s struggles against top defenses—goal-less against Chelsea, Manchester United, and Leicester—add to McCabe’s appeal. Even if a clean sheet doesn’t materialize, her attacking involvement provides a safety net.
Millie Bright Chelsea’s captain has been a model of consistency this season: four consecutive clean sheets, secure minutes, and bonus points in half her games. Brighton pose a threat, but Chelsea’s defense has proven resilient. Brighton's struggles against top teams (scoreless against Manchester City and Arsenal) suggest Bright’s clean sheet prospects are worth banking on.
Midfielders
Guro Reiten Reiten is in sensational form with six goals and 54 fantasy points across eight WSL games, making her the joint top scorer in Fantasy WSL. A home game against Brighton, who conceded five in their last away match, makes Reiten a must-have. Chelsea’s attacking depth often complicates picks, but Reiten’s current streak simplifies the decision.
Jill Roord With a tough trip to Chelsea behind her, Jill Roord becomes an enticing option for Manchester City’s next two favorable fixtures. First up is a home game against Leicester. Roord’s goal-scoring prowess makes her an ideal midfield pick, especially as City’s third player in GW9.
Eveliina Summanen Tottenham’s midfield star has a prime matchup against Everton, who have conceded the most bonus points to opposing midfielders. Summanen offers solid minutes, low ownership (under 7%), and attacking potential. She even collected top bonus points the last time she faced Everton. Spurs midfield coverage feels essential for GW9.
Frida Maanum Third in league scoring and third among Fantasy WSL midfielders, Frida Maanum continues to shine. Arsenal’s recent resurgence under Renée Slegers (5-0 and 3-0 wins) has seen Maanum score nine points in both games. Hosting Aston Villa in GW9, she’s a high-upside pick, even if reduced minutes are a slight risk.
Forwards
Khadija Shaw (C) The WSL’s top scorer and Fantasy WSL’s joint leader faces Leicester City at home—a fixture brimming with promise. Bunny Shaw is a popular captain choice for a reason. Even with attractive double gameweeks for Manchester United and Chelsea recently, she was the most popular GW8 captain. Straying from her as captain could be risky.
Annabel Blanchard and Riko Ueki For those looking for a differential, Crystal Palace’s trip to West Ham offers two intriguing low-ownership options.
Annabel Blanchard : Palace’s top scorer, penalty taker, and visionary points magnet. West Ham’s lone clean sheet this season came against Leicester, so Blanchard has a solid chance to deliver.
Riko Ueki : Running at Palace’s porous defense, Ueki is West Ham’s top shooter and has already scored against Liverpool and Spurs, earning bonus points in both games. With secure minutes and strong attacking involvement, she edges teammate Viviane Asseyi.
With these picks, you’re well-prepared to tackle GW9. Best of luck with your Fantasy WSL squad!