Experienced forward Sophie Haywood joined United in the summer of 2022 after a long-term association with WSL side Aston Villa.

Haywood arrived at the Blades after an ACL injury, but further surgery kept her out for a chunk of her first season at Bramall Lane, but she returned to play a key role under head coach Jonathan Morgan.

Haywood scored three goals in two games in the final month of the campaign and her superb individual effort against Coventry United earned the forward a goal of the season nomination.