Eartha Cumings (born 11 June 1999) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Women's Super League club Manchester City and the Scotland national team.

Life

Cumings was born in 1999 in Edinburgh. She went to university where she studied Ancient History.

Playing career

Spartans

Cumings started her senior career at age 14 with the Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL) club Spartans, which she joined age 10.

Bristol City

Cumings subsequently joined Bristol City in the FA WSL alongside fellow Scottish international Lucy Graham prior to the 2018–19 season.

Charlton Athletic

Cumings defending during a victory for Charlton over Lewes F.C. Women, 2022

In July 2021, Charlton Athletic announced its intentions to become a fully professional club. Cumings became the first player to sign a professional full-time contract with Charlton. Manager Karen Hills signed her although she had already played thirteen matches before signing the contract. Her debut season saw her named Players' Player of the Year, while in May she was named Player of the Year after an impressive campaign that included nine clean sheets and a run of almost 15 hours without conceding a goal in all competitions.

Liverpool

On 14 July 2022, Cumings joined the Reds after two impressive seasons with Charlton Athletic Women in the FA Women's Championship. On 4 March 2023, Cumings joined Liverpool's local rivals Everton on an emergency goalkeeper loan after Emily Ramsey sustained an ankle injury while on international duty with England.

FC Rosengård

On 7 August 2023, it was announced that Cumings had signed a two-year deal with FC Rosengård.

Manchester City

Cumings returned to the WSL on 8 August 2025, signing a three-year deal with Manchester City.

International career

Cumings warming up for Scotland, 2025

Cumings represented Scotland at the under-16, under-17 and under-19 levels. In May 2021, she was named in the Scottish senior national squad for the first time, ahead of friendlies against Northern Ireland and Wales in June 2021. Cumings made her full international debut during the 2022 Pinatar Cup, in a goalless draw with Hungary.

Personal life

During a routine operation, Cumings developed compartment syndrome and almost had to have both of her legs amputated. Cumings commented on the experience while speaking to The Guardian, "I had to have numerous surgeries to repair the injury and spent a good bit of time on crutches. Nearly losing the opportunity to play football changed my outlook. Even if I'm just sitting on the bench, I still think that's a huge achievement."

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 22 November 2025

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bristol City2018–19Women's Super League0000100010
2019–200000100010
Total0000200020
Charlton Athletic2020–21Women's Championship160001000170
2021–22210103000250
Total370104000420
Liverpool2022–23Women's Super League2000300050
Everton (loan)2022–23Women's Super League0000000000
FC Rosengård2023Damallsvenskan5010001070
2024260000000260
2025120400000160
Total430500010490
Manchester City2025–26Women's Super League0000200020
Career total82060110101000

International

As of match played 3 December 2024

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Scotland202210
202460
Total70

Honours

FC Rosengård

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