Paige Peake: WSL 2 Player Spotlight

Paige Peake is a twenty-three-year-old defender for Ipswich Town Women.

She is a composed and intelligent defender, recognised for her reading of the game and strong positional sense. Calm under pressure, she combines defensive solidity with the ability to play out confidently from the back, helping side transition smoothly into attack.

A natural leader, Peake is vocal and organised, setting the tone for those around her while remaining reliable in one-on-one situations. Still developing her game, she continues to grow in consistency and maturity, marking herself out as a key figure and a player with potential to play an influential role at the highest level.

Clinical when it matters

At the weekend, Ipswich faced Portsmouth F.C. Ladies with a 3-2 win. Peake scored the winner with a clinical penalty in the 83rd minute, demonstrating her sharp instincts and composure in the box. Her strike provided the crucial breakthrough, giving her side the platform to build momentum. It was a performance that highlighted her growing influence, with Peake's awareness and timing proving instrumental in shaping the result.

Peake proved vital for her side, stepping up and scoring the goal that secured all three points. It was a performance that underlined her growing influence and the match-winning impact she is capable of bringing from the back.

After the match, the young defender reflected on her performance and her penalty that won the match:

"I always feel comfortable. I always feel confident when I step up [for a penalty], I practise them and know that if I hit my spot well it's going to go in." 

Looking ahead 

Peaks's next challenge comes against Sheffield United. After scoring the decisive winner in her last outing, she'll be aiming to carry that momentum into another strong performance.

Solid at the back and capable of stepping up in big moments, Peake's blend of defensive awareness and composure on the ball makes her a key figure.

The focus will be on whether she can once again influence the game at both ends of the pitch, helping to keep things tight defensively while posing a threat when opportunities arise. Another big display could prove vital as her side looks to build consistency.