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Squad numbers released in the final days before a campaign often generate plenty of discussion. Famous shirts carry history and extra expectation. Players who inherit a well-known number know they will be watched closely from the first whistle.
Attackers who have already made an impression in pre-season tend to be given prominent numbers. Small official posts can confirm what supporters have been waiting to see. New chapters at a club are sometimes marked by something as simple as a change of digit on the back.
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Olivia Smith will wear the number 11 shirt for Arsenal Women this season. The official club account confirmed the news with a short video and the message: “Spotted: Olivia’s new #11.”
The Canada international joined from Liverpool and has already shown her quality in pre-season, including after the recent win over Charlton. Number 11 has been worn by several notable attackers over the years and is one of the more eye-catching allocations in the squad.
Spotted: Olivia’s new #11 👀 pic.twitter.com/cO3a10TUou
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 28, 2026
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Smith’s new number comes as the Women’s Super League season approaches and the squad continues to take shape. Other young players have moved out on loan or permanently this summer, while the first-team group prepares for the campaign ahead.
The attacker will hope the shirt brings goals and assists as she looks to establish herself as a regular starter. Supporters have responded positively to the confirmation after spotting the number in the club’s post.
Arsenal Women continue their preparations with a busy period of friendlies and squad announcements. Smith’s allocation is one of the more notable number changes ahead of the new season.
Fans will look forward to seeing the number 11 in action when competitive fixtures begin. Further squad and shirt updates may follow before the opening weekend.
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