Khadija “Bunny” Shaw is having a defining season in the Women’s Super League. After 11 matches, Manchester City Women sit top of the table with a 10-0-1 record, 30 points, and a +22 goal difference. Shaw’s goals have been central to that dominance, turning City into clear title contenders.
Her standout moment came on December 14, 2025, when City beat Aston Villa 6–1. Shaw scored four goals, becoming the first player in Manchester City Women’s history to reach 100 goals for the club. The performance highlighted her importance to the team and confirmed her status as one of the league’s most reliable forwards.
At the Joie Stadium, Shaw opened the scoring with a composed finish before adding a second with a precise effort from distance. After halftime, she completed her hat-trick on the counterattack and added a fourth in stoppage time. The goals reflected her strengths: movement in the box, confidence in front of the goal, and consistent finishing.
That match capped an impressive run of form. Over her last five league games, Shaw has scored eight goals and provided two assists as City beat Leicester, Manchester United, Everton, West Ham, and Aston Villa. During that period, she took 32 shots, 11 of them on target, and recorded an expected goals total of 7.9.
Across the full season, Shaw’s numbers remain strong. She has scored 12 goals in 11 appearances, leading the WSL Golden Boot race with an average of 1.09 goals per game. She has also added three assists and attempted 61 shots, averaging more than five per match. Her expected goals figure stands at 12.2, closely matching her actual return and underlining the consistency of her finishing.
Manchester City have scored 32 goals this season, averaging 2.91 per game, and Shaw has been directly involved in a significant share of that output. Her influence is not limited to scoring. She contributes to build-up play, creates chances for teammates, and regularly links attacks in advanced areas. In recent matches, she has averaged around three shot-creating actions per game and completed passes reliably in the final third.
The city’s defensive record also provides important context. They concede just 0.91 goals per match, supported by an expected goals against figure of 8.9. Shaw contributes defensively when required, pressing from the front and helping City maintain structure when out of possession.
Under Andree Jeglertz, City have been consistent both home and away, winning all six home league matches and losing just once on the road. The system suits Shaw well. Vivianne Miedema’s movement draws defenders away, while Aoba Fujino’s pace stretches opposition back lines. This creates space for Shaw to attack central areas and take high-quality shots. Compared to other leading forwards in the league, her shot volume per 90 minutes stands out.
Shaw’s journey also reflects the growth of women’s football. Raised in Spanish Town, Jamaica, she developed her game through determination and consistency before moving to England. Since joining Manchester City in 2021, she has won two Golden Boots and is on course to challenge for another. Reaching 100 goals for the club marks a major milestone in her career.
Off the pitch, Shaw uses her platform to highlight Jamaican talent and advocate for greater support in women’s sport. On it, she remains focused and consistent, starting every recent league match and often completing the full 90 minutes.
City face Everton again on January 11, 2026, the same opponent Shaw scored against earlier in the season. With her current form, further records are within reach, including the possibility of surpassing her 21-goal tally from the last two seasons.
If Manchester City go on to win the WSL title, Shaw’s contribution will be difficult to ignore. She is not just scoring goals; she is delivering consistent performances that set the standard in the league and reinforce her place among the WSL’s elite forwards.
