Manchester City Women forward Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw scored twice in a 3-1 victory over Birmingham City on Sunday, 6 September 2026, to reach 85 career Women's Super League goals. The Jamaican international's brace moved her to within 12 goals of the league's all-time scoring record, currently held by her club teammate Vivianne Miedema, as reported by Olympics.com.
Shaw's performance helped secure three points for Manchester City, who sit second in the FA WSL standings with a perfect record of one win from one game. The team has scored three goals and conceded one, giving them a +2 goal difference early in the new campaign. You can follow their progress in the standings.
How close is Bunny Shaw to the WSL scoring record?
Khadija Shaw now has 85 goals in the Women's Super League. This milestone comes as Shaw enters her sixth season with Manchester City, having joined the club after a prolific spell in France where she scored 32 goals in 35 games.
Her consistency is remarkable. Shaw won the WSL Golden Boot last season with 21 goals in 22 appearances, and she is the only player in league history to have claimed the award on three separate occasions. She is also the reigning WSL champion, having helped Manchester City to the title.
What did Khadija Shaw say about her mental health?
The 29-year-old has been open about the importance of mental well-being in her career. Midway through the 2024/25 season, she chose to take a step back to focus on herself. "Sometimes you have to take a step back and think about you and your mental health," Shaw said. "If you’re not in a good place, you won’t be able to perform."
This decision appears to have paid dividends. She returned to lead the line with renewed focus, culminating in her Golden Boot and title-winning campaign. Her current form suggests she is in a strong position to challenge for the scoring record this season. Fans can track her goal tally and other player statistics on our dedicated stats page.
Where does Manchester City stand this season?
Manchester City Women began their title defence with a convincing 3-1 win. The team's early form is promising, with three points on the board and a positive goal difference. Maintaining this momentum will be key as they aim to retain the WSL trophy.
The squad's depth and experience, featuring players like Shaw and Miedema, make them formidable opponents. Their next fixtures will test their credentials, and you can view the full schedule on our fixtures page. The club's current roster, full of international talent, is available to view in our squad section.
Shaw's two goals against Birmingham City not only secured victory but also marked a significant step in her personal pursuit of a historic WSL record. With 85 goals to her name, the Jamaican striker continues to define an era for Manchester City Women.
