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Brighton vs Manchester City (2026-04-25T11:00:00.000Z)

WSL Round 20
  • Broadfield Stadium
3 - 2Full time

Brighton vs Manchester City (2026-04-25T11:00:00.000Z)


Match review

Brighton 3-2 Manchester City: WSL leaders' title surge stalls after surprise defeat

Manchester City missed the chance to close in on the Women's Super League title, as Brighton came from behind to claim victory.


Momentum

    Top stats

    Ball possession
    45%
    55%
  • 1.86
    Expected goals (xG)
    2.36
  • 9
    Total shots
    17
  • 5
    Big chances
    7

Events

5‎’‎
Kerolin (0 - 1)
14‎’‎
29‎’‎
45‎’‎+2
47‎’‎
61‎’‎
Madison Haley (3 - 1)
65‎’‎
86‎’‎
7.3

Brighton

4-4-2

6.7

Manchester City

4-2-3-1
7.3
Brighton
4-4-2
7.7
1Nnadozie
6.7
Manchester City
4-2-3-1

Coach

Coach

Substitutes

Team form


    Top stats

    Ball possession
    45%
    55%
  • 1.86
    Expected goals (xG)
    2.36
  • 9
    Total shots
    17
  • 5
    Big chances
    7

Player of the Match

Madison Haley
Brighton
9.2

Events

5‎’‎
Kerolin (0 - 1)
14‎’‎
29‎’‎
45‎’‎+2
47‎’‎
61‎’‎
Madison Haley (3 - 1)
65‎’‎
86‎’‎

About the match

    Brighton faces Manchester City at Broadfield Stadium on Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 11:00 UTC. This match is part of the WSL. You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how Brighton and Manchester City have fared against each other in the past. On FotMob, you can follow the Brighton vs Manchester City live score with a full set of match features, including:

  • Live updates: Every goal, card, substitution and key moment instantly delivered on FotMob.

  • Real-time extensive stats powered by Opta: Possession, shots, corners, big chances created, xG, momentum, and shot maps.

  • The lineups are:
    Brighton (4-4-2): Chiamaka Nnadozie - Charlize Rule, Caitlin Hayes, Moeka Minami, Manuela Vanegas - Kiko Seike, Jelena Cankovic, Maisie Symonds, Marisa Olislagers - Fran Kirby, Madison Haley.
    Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Ayaka Yamashita - Kerstin Casparij, Jade Rose, Rebecca Knaak, Alex Greenwood - Laura Blindkilde, Yui Hasegawa - Aoba Fujino, Kerolin, Lauren Hemp - Khadija Shaw.

  • Injury and suspension information are provided on FotMob ahead of every match, giving you the latest team news before lineups are announced.

  • Team form & Head-to-head history: Compare recent results and see how Brighton and Manchester City have performed against each other. The current head to head record for the teams are Brighton 1 win(s), Manchester City 12 win(s), and 1 draw(s).

  • TV and streaming info: Find out where to watch the match.

  • Live standings: Follow league tables and tournament info in real time.

  • Live odds & insights: Track match favorites and before, during and post match.

  • Commentary & ticker: Rich text commentary for major matches to follow the action even if you can't watch.

  • All of these features make FotMob the best way to follow Brighton vs Manchester City, whether you're checking the scores or diving into detailed stats. FotMob also covers every team and competition worldwide, with fixtures, results, and squad info available on team pages.

    FotMob is available on the web and as a free app for iOS and Android. Install the app to get notifications, live scores, and full match coverage so you never miss a moment.

Insights

  • Have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches

  • Chiamaka Nnadozie is ranked 3 in saves per match in the competition (3.3)

  • Carla Camacho has the most shots on target per match for Brighton (1.5)

  • Have scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches

  • Have been awarded the most penalties this season (3)

  • Khadija Shaw is the competition's top scorer (18)

Broadfield StadiumCrawley, West Sussex, England
Capacity6,134
Attendance2,262
37%
SurfaceGrass
Weather conditions
19°C

Who will win?


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Broadfield StadiumCrawley, West Sussex, England
Capacity6,134
Attendance2,262
37%
SurfaceGrass
Weather conditions
19°C

About the match

    Brighton faces Manchester City at Broadfield Stadium on Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 11:00 UTC. This match is part of the WSL. You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how Brighton and Manchester City have fared against each other in the past. On FotMob, you can follow the Brighton vs Manchester City live score with a full set of match features, including:

  • Live updates: Every goal, card, substitution and key moment instantly delivered on FotMob.

  • Real-time extensive stats powered by Opta: Possession, shots, corners, big chances created, xG, momentum, and shot maps.

  • The lineups are:
    Brighton (4-4-2): Chiamaka Nnadozie - Charlize Rule, Caitlin Hayes, Moeka Minami, Manuela Vanegas - Kiko Seike, Jelena Cankovic, Maisie Symonds, Marisa Olislagers - Fran Kirby, Madison Haley.
    Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Ayaka Yamashita - Kerstin Casparij, Jade Rose, Rebecca Knaak, Alex Greenwood - Laura Blindkilde, Yui Hasegawa - Aoba Fujino, Kerolin, Lauren Hemp - Khadija Shaw.

  • Injury and suspension information are provided on FotMob ahead of every match, giving you the latest team news before lineups are announced.

  • Team form & Head-to-head history: Compare recent results and see how Brighton and Manchester City have performed against each other. The current head to head record for the teams are Brighton 1 win(s), Manchester City 12 win(s), and 1 draw(s).

  • TV and streaming info: Find out where to watch the match.

  • Live standings: Follow league tables and tournament info in real time.

  • Live odds & insights: Track match favorites and before, during and post match.

  • Commentary & ticker: Rich text commentary for major matches to follow the action even if you can't watch.

  • All of these features make FotMob the best way to follow Brighton vs Manchester City, whether you're checking the scores or diving into detailed stats. FotMob also covers every team and competition worldwide, with fixtures, results, and squad info available on team pages.

    FotMob is available on the web and as a free app for iOS and Android. Install the app to get notifications, live scores, and full match coverage so you never miss a moment.

Insights

  • Have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches

  • Chiamaka Nnadozie is ranked 3 in saves per match in the competition (3.3)

  • Carla Camacho has the most shots on target per match for Brighton (1.5)

  • Have scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches

  • Have been awarded the most penalties this season (3)

  • Khadija Shaw is the competition's top scorer (18)

Who will win?