Arsenal Women Squad Changes for 2026/27 Season

Arsenal Women have quietly redrawn part of their squad map for the 2026/27 campaign, with four key players stepping into new shirt numbers that carry real weight and expectation.

Goalkeeper Change

The most symbolic change sits between the posts. Daphne van Domselaar takes over the number 1 jersey, the classic marker of a first-choice goalkeeper. It’s a clear statement of trust and hierarchy, the kind of number that doesn’t just sit on a shirt but on a player’s shoulders.

Forward Switch

Up front, there’s a bold switch. Caitlin Foord moves into the number 9, the traditional centre-forward’s shirt. For a versatile attacker who can play across the front line, it underlines her status as a primary goal threat in this squad. The number 9 at a club of Arsenal’s stature is never a casual assignment.

Winger's Number

On the flank, a new number for a rising influence. Olivia Smith takes 11, a winger’s number steeped in attacking history. It fits a player expected to drive at full-backs, create chances and chip in with goals of her own.

Completing the Reshuffle

Completing the reshuffle, Michelle Agyemang moves to 17, a number that has often been worn by dynamic, modern forwards and midfielders. For a young talent, it feels like a platform number: not yet the headline shirt, but one that signals growing importance and minutes to come.

For supporters, the club has tried to keep the transition as smooth as possible. Fans who have already bought 2026/27 jerseys with the old numbers through Arsenal Direct can request a free refund. Those who picked up their shirts in person at the Armoury or Highbury stores can bring them back for a free exchange to the new squad number, provided they show proof of purchase.

New numbers, fresh statements. The shirts might change, but the message is clear: this is a group gearing up to own the coming season.