Brighton & Hove Albion vs London City Lionesses, 2025-26 English Women's Super League

· English Women's Super League
Brighton & Hove Albion
  • 23': Kiko Seike
FT
1 - 2
London City Lionesses
  • 36': Moeka Minami (OG)
  • 45'+1': Freya Godfrey

About

Brighton & Hove Albion are hosting London City Lionesses at Broadfield Stadium, Crawley, England, starting on . The match is a part of the English Women's Super League.

Match Commentary

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 4': Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Rosa Kafaji is caught offside.
  • 5': Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Rosa Kafaji is caught offside.
  • 7': Attempt missed. Rosa Kafaji (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
  • 9': Offside, London City Lionesses. Lucía Corrales is caught offside.
  • 17': Attempt blocked. Rosa Kafaji (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Madison Haley.
  • 20': Foul by Rosa Kafaji (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
  • 20': Jana Fernández (London City Lionesses) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 23': Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1, London City Lionesses 0. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Madison Haley.
  • 24': Foul by Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
  • 24': Isobel Goodwin (London City Lionesses) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 28': Attempt saved. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Elene Lete (London City Lionesses). Assisted by Manuela Vanegas with a headed pass.
  • 28': Attempt blocked. Rosa Kafaji (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jelena Cankovic.
  • 29': Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Rosa Kafaji is caught offside.
  • 31': Foul by Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
  • 31': Lucía Corrales (London City Lionesses) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 32': Offside, London City Lionesses. Isobel Goodwin is caught offside.
  • 34': Foul by Kosovare Asllani (London City Lionesses).
  • 34': Jelena Cankovic (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 36': Own Goal by Moeka Minami, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1, London City Lionesses 1.
  • 38': Attempt blocked. Freya Godfrey (London City Lionesses) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kosovare Asllani.
  • 41': Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) hits the right post with a left footed shot from the centre of the box.
  • 42': Foul by Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
  • 42': María Pérez (London City Lionesses) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 43': Delay in match because of an injury Isobel Goodwin (London City Lionesses).
  • 44': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
  • 45': Nadine Noordam (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Kiko Seike.
  • 45'+1': Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1, London City Lionesses 2. Freya Godfrey (London City Lionesses) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Kosovare Asllani following a fast break.
  • 45'+3': First Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1, London City Lionesses 2.
  • 45': Second Half begins Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1, London City Lionesses 2.
  • 45': Substitution, London City Lionesses. Grace Geyoro replaces María Pérez.
  • 46': Corner, London City Lionesses. Conceded by Nadine Noordam.
  • 48': Foul by Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
  • 48': Wassa Sangaré (London City Lionesses) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 49': Attempt missed. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Madison Haley.
  • 50': Foul by Charlie Rule (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
  • 50': Lucía Corrales (London City Lionesses) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 54': Attempt missed. Jana Fernández (London City Lionesses) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
  • 56': Foul by Kosovare Asllani (London City Lionesses).
  • 56': Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 57': Attempt missed. Manuela Vanegas (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Marisa Olislagers with a cross following a set piece situation.
  • 58': Foul by Grace Geyoro (London City Lionesses).
  • 58': Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 60': Foul by Freya Godfrey (London City Lionesses).
  • 60': Manuela Vanegas (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 62': Foul by Poppy Pattinson (London City Lionesses).
  • 62': Nadine Noordam (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 65': Attempt missed. Rosa Kafaji (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jelena Cankovic.
  • 66': Substitution, London City Lionesses. Saki Kumagai replaces Freya Godfrey.
  • 68': Foul by Manuela Vanegas (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
  • 68': Isobel Goodwin (London City Lionesses) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 68': Foul by Rosa Kafaji (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
  • 68': Wassa Sangaré (London City Lionesses) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 71': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Rachel McLauchlan replaces Charlie Rule.
  • 71': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Olaug Tvedten replaces Rosa Kafaji.
  • 71': Delay in match because of an injury Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
  • 72': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 77': Foul by Rachel McLauchlan (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
  • 77': Grace Geyoro (London City Lionesses) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 77': Rachel McLauchlan (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 77': Foul by Isobel Goodwin (London City Lionesses).
  • 77': Manuela Vanegas (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 80': Attempt blocked. Isobel Goodwin (London City Lionesses) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Grace Geyoro.
  • 81': Foul by Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
  • 81': Kosovare Asllani (London City Lionesses) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 82': Substitution, London City Lionesses. Alanna Kennedy replaces Elena Linari.
  • 82': Substitution, London City Lionesses. Sanni Franssi replaces Kosovare Asllani.
  • 83': Attempt blocked. Nadine Noordam (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kiko Seike.
  • 83': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Alanna Kennedy.
  • 83': Attempt blocked. Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Marisa Olislagers with a cross.
  • 86': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Carla Camacho replaces Nadine Noordam.
  • 86': Attempt blocked. Marisa Olislagers (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Maisie Symonds.
  • 88': Attempt blocked. Olaug Tvedten (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kiko Seike with a cross.
  • 88': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Jana Fernández.
  • 89': Attempt missed. Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Olaug Tvedten with a cross following a corner.
  • 89': Attempt blocked. Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Marisa Olislagers with a cross.
  • 90': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Alanna Kennedy.
  • 90': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
  • 90'+1': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Jana Fernández.
  • 90'+1': Attempt missed. Olaug Tvedten (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right following a corner.
  • 90'+2': Foul by Jana Fernández (London City Lionesses).
  • 90'+2': Olaug Tvedten (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+3': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Elene Lete.
  • 90'+3': Foul by Jelena Cankovic (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
  • 90'+3': Grace Geyoro (London City Lionesses) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+3': Jelena Cankovic (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 90'+4': Substitution, London City Lionesses. Teyah Goldie replaces Lucía Corrales.
  • 90'+6': Second Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1, London City Lionesses 2.
  • 0': Match ends, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1, London City Lionesses 2.

Statistics

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7 Fouls 11
0 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 0
2 Offsides 3
1 Corner Kicks 5
1 Saves 0
39.5 Possession 60.5
4 SHOTS 17
1 ON GOAL 2
0.3 On Target % 0.1
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
306 Accurate Passes 514
398 Passes 597
0.8 Pass Completion % 0.9
0 Accurate Crosses 9
6 Crosses 30
0.0 Cross % 0.3
52 Long Balls 34
16 Accurate Long Balls 18
0.3 Long Balls % 0.5
2 Blocked Shots 7
12 Effective Tackles 7
24 Tackles 11
0.5 Tackle % 0.6
11 Interceptions 10
33 Effective Clearances 11
33 Clearances 11

Game Information

Competition: English Women's Super League

Venue: Broadfield Stadium
Location: Crawley, England
Attendance: 1,990

Women's Super League Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Manchester City 22 +43 55
2 Arsenal 22 +39 51
3 Chelsea 22 +24 49
4 Manchester United 22 +16 40
Full Standings

Line-Ups

BHA Brighton & Hove Albion (4-4-1-1)

No. Name
1 Chiamaka Nnadozie (GK)
2 Manuela Vanegas
3 Moeka Minami
19 Marisa Olislagers
33 Charlize Rule
10 Jelena Cankovic Yellow Card
8 Maisie Symonds
6 Rosa Kafaji
11 Kiko Seike
21 Madison Haley
15 Nadine Noordam
Brighton & Hove Albion Substitutes:
Fuka Tsunoda, Caitlin Hayes, Emilie Gay, Olaug Tvedten, Grace Mcewan, Carla Camacho, Sophie Baggaley, Bex Rayner, Rachel McLauchlan.

LCL London City Lionesses (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
77 Elene Lete (GK)
13 Elena Linari
26 Wassa Sangaré
3 Poppy Pattinson
2 Jana Fernández
23 Isobel Goodwin
16 Julia Roddar
6 María Pérez
9 Kosovare Asllani
7 Lucía Corrales
14 Freya Godfrey
London City Lionesses Substitutes:
Emily Orman, Sanni Franssi, Saki Kumagai, Gesa Marashi, Nikita Parris, Alanna Kennedy, Rofiat Imuran, Teyah Goldie, Grace Geyoro.

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