SAINTS forward Katie Wilkinson has been nominated for the Championship player of the season award. 

Wilkinson, 29, was key for Marieanne Spacey-Cale's side as they finished fourth in the division, improving on last season's sixth-place finish.

The former Sheffield United frontwoman scored eight goals and provided seven assists in 18 Championship appearances. 

Wilkinson is up against Sheffield United's Isobel Goodwin, Crystal Palace's Elise Hughes and Sunderland goalkeeper Claudia Moan.

Strikers Goodwin and Hughes netted 15 and 16 goals respectively and are likely to be front-runners for the award. 

Wilkinson is a two-time Championship player of the season winner while at Sheffield United, where she was twice consecutively top scorer. 

Saints confirmed the award winners for the women's team, with Wilkinson named the club's players' player of the season.

Milly Mott was voted player of the season by supporters and Molly Pike won goal of the season for her strike against Arsenal in the Conti Cup.