Get ready, because the Scottish Women’s Football Awards just dropped their shortlists for 2026, and the names are seriously big time. We’re talking about Eva Olid, Erin Cuthbert, and Ballon d’Or nominee Caroline Weir all in the running for some massive honors. This isn’t just a list, it’s a battle of the best.
The Coach’s Corner Battle
First up, the Coach of the Year category is stacked. Eva Olid, now leading Manchester United, is on the shortlist after she absolutely crushed it last season. She led Heart of Midlothian to their first ever Scottish Women’s Premier League title before making the jump to England’s Women’s Super League. And get this, she already snagged the PFA Scotland manager of the season award back in May. But it won’t be easy! She’s up against Leanne Crichton, whose Rangers side finished second last season and are already leading the 2026-27 table right now. Plus, Joelle Murray from Hibernian and Jack Beesley, who got Spartans back into the top flight, are also in the mix. That’s a serious lineup, isn’t it?
Player Powerhouses Vie for Top Honors
Then there’s the player awards, and wow, the talent on display is just wild. For the Scotland international player of the year, we’ve got Chelsea midfielder Erin Cuthbert battling it out with Caroline Weir. Weir, who is actually a Ballon d’Or nominee, made a huge move to Lyon from Real Madrid this off-season. Talk about leveling up! They’re also joined by Brann winger Lauren Davidson and Kathleen McGovern, who switched from Hibernian to Newcastle United. It’s gonna be tough to pick a winner there. And let’s not forget the SWPL 1 player of the year award. Nicole Kozlova from Glasgow City, who’s already won the PFA Scotland player award, is up against Celtic’s Saoirse Noonan, Rangers’ Katie Wilkinson, and Georgia Timms. Timms, by the way, just left Hearts for Ipswich Town this summer. Lots of movement and big names.
So, mark your calendars! All these winners are gonna be announced at Hampden Park on November 28. It’s going to be a massive night for Scottish women’s football, and we’ll be watching to see who takes home the hardware!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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