Brighton & Hove Albion (W) 4-2 Arsenal (W)
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Brighton & Hove Albion (W) won: Brighton & Hove Albion (W) 4-2 Arsenal (W) in the Women's Super League (Round 21) on Mon, 5 May 2025 at Broadfield Stadium, Crawley, West Sussex. Brighton & Hove Albion (W) goals: Fran Kirby 16', Jelena Cankovic 43', Jelena Cankovic 52', Kiko Seike 54'. Arsenal (W) goals: Caitlin Foord 29', Mariona Caldentey 90'+3. Expected goals: 1.87-3.46. Possession: 24-76. Player of the match: Jelena Cankovic (9.4).
Match report
Brighton & Hove Albion (W) beat Arsenal (W) 4-2
Brighton & Hove Albion (W) beat Arsenal (W) 4-2 at Broadfield Stadium on Monday 5 May in the Women's Super League.
Fran Kirby put Brighton & Hove Albion (W) ahead on 16' (1-0), Caitlin Foord levelled for Arsenal (W) on 29' (1-1), Jelena Cankovic restored Brighton & Hove Albion (W)'s lead on 43' (2-1), added another on 52' (3-1), Kiko Seike made it 4-1 on 54' and Mariona Caldentey pulled one back for Arsenal (W) on 90+3' (4-2).
Brighton & Hove Albion (W) had 24% of the ball, shots were 13-25 (7-12 on target) and expected goals finished 1.87-3.46. Arsenal (W) created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Jelena Cankovic (Brighton) was player of the match with a 9.4 rating.
Attendance: 4,786. Referee: Amy Fearn.
Match stats
| Brighton & Hove Albion (W) | Arsenal (W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 24 | 76 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.87 | 3.46 |
| Total shots | 13 | 25 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 12 |
| Touches in opposition box | 12 | 63 |
| Big chances | 4 | 7 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 6 |
| Accurate passes | 136 (64%) | 572 (87%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0 |
| Corners | 2 | 6 |
| Total shots | 13 | 25 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 12 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 18 |
Lineups
Brighton & Hove Albion (W) (5-4-1): Sophie Baggaley, Caitlin Hayes, Guro Bergsvand, Maria Thórisdóttir, Marit Auée, Marisa Olislagers, Kiko Seike, Jelena Cankovic, Fran Kirby, Maisie Symonds, Nikita Parris
Arsenal (W) (4-2-3-1): Manuela Zinsberger, Emily Fox, Leah Williamson, Steph Catley, Katie McCabe, Kim Little, Mariona Caldentey, Alessia Russo, Frida Maanum, Caitlin Foord, Beth Mead
Key events
- 16' · Goal · Fran Kirby (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 21' · Yellow card · Marisa Olislagers (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 29' · Goal · Caitlin Foord (Arsenal (W))
- 43' · Goal · Jelena Cankovic (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 45' · Substitution · Nadine Noordam for Fran Kirby (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 45' · Yellow card · Maria Thórisdóttir (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 52' · Goal · Jelena Cankovic (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 54' · Goal · Kiko Seike (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 59' · Substitution · Chloe Kelly for Beth Mead (Arsenal (W))
- 60' · Substitution · Stina Blackstenius for Frida Maanum (Arsenal (W))
- 60' · Substitution · Lia Wälti for Kim Little (Arsenal (W))
- 60' · Substitution · Jenna Nighswonger for Katie McCabe (Arsenal (W))
- 85' · Yellow card · Caitlin Hayes (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 86' · Yellow card · Nadine Noordam (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 89' · Substitution · Rachel McLauchlan for Jelena Cankovic (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 90' · Substitution · Dejana Stefanovic for Nikita Parris (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 90' · Substitution · Charlize Rule for Maisie Symonds (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Victoria Pelova for Caitlin Foord (Arsenal (W))
- 90'+3 · Goal · Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal (W))
All-time head-to-head
19 league meetings since 2017: Brighton & Hove Albion (W) 6, draws 5, Arsenal (W) 8.
Brighton & Hove Albion (W) vs Arsenal (W): full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Brighton & Hove Albion (W) vs Arsenal (W)?
Brighton & Hove Albion (W) won, 4-2 (Women's Super League) on Mon, 5 May 2025.
When and where is Brighton & Hove Albion (W) vs Arsenal (W)?
Mon, 5 May 2025, 15:00 UTC at Broadfield Stadium, Crawley, West Sussex, Women's Super League.
What is the head-to-head record between Brighton & Hove Albion (W) and Arsenal (W)?
In 19 league meetings since 2017: Brighton & Hove Albion (W) 6 wins, 5 draws, Arsenal (W) 8 wins (goals 21-25).