The winger scored twice against local rivals Sunderland Women in a 2-1 win at the Stadium of Light last month.

And her second goal of the afternoon - which saw her whip a left-footed corner straight into the net - has been nominated for the prize.

Voting will open at 12 noon on Tuesday, 5th November and will end on Friday, 8th November at 10am. Supporters can vote here.

The full shortlist is:

Lexi Lloyd-Smith (Sheffield United Women v Bristol City Women)

Isobel Goodwin (London City Lionesses v Portsmouth Women)

Maria Farrugia (Sheffield United Women v Bristol City Women)

Ellen Molloy (Sheffield United Women v Birmingham City Women)

Beth Lumsden (Sunderland Women v Newcastle United Women)

Emily Syme (Bristol City Women v Blackburn Rovers Women)

Katie Bradley (Newcastle United Women v Charlton Athletic Women)

Newcastle United Women's next home match sees them return to St. James' Park to take on Southampton Women in the Women's Championship on Sunday, 17th November (kick-off 2pm BST). Tickets are on sale now from book.newcastleunited.com.