Brighton & Hove Albion (W) 1-2 Tottenham (W)
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Tottenham (W) won: Brighton & Hove Albion (W) 1-2 Tottenham (W) in the Women's Super League (Round 22) on Sat, 16 May 2026 at American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex. Brighton & Hove Albion (W) goals: Madison Haley 49'. Tottenham (W) goals: Olivia Holdt 81', Toko Koga 90'+2. Expected goals: 1.61-1.48. Possession: 47-53. Player of the match: Toko Koga (8.1).
Match report
Tottenham (W) beat Brighton & Hove Albion (W) 2-1
Tottenham (W) came from behind to beat Brighton & Hove Albion (W) 2-1 away from home at American Express Stadium on Saturday 16 May in the Women's Super League.
Madison Haley put Brighton & Hove Albion (W) ahead on 49' (1-0), Olivia Holdt levelled for Tottenham (W) on 81' (1-1) and Toko Koga restored Tottenham (W)'s lead on 90+2' (1-2).
Toko Koga's 90+2' strike proved decisive.
Brighton & Hove Albion (W) had 47% of the ball, shots were 10-14 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.61-1.48.
Toko Koga (Tottenham Hotspur) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 6,749. Referee: Stacey Pearson.
Match stats
| Brighton & Hove Albion (W) | Tottenham (W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 47 | 53 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.61 | 1.48 |
| Total shots | 10 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 29 | 21 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 318 (79%) | 350 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 4 |
| Corners | 0 | 6 |
| Total shots | 10 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 8 |
Lineups
Brighton & Hove Albion (W) (4-2-3-1): Sophie Baggaley, Charlize Rule, Caitlin Hayes, Moeka Minami, Manuela Vanegas, Jelena Cankovic, Maisie Symonds, Kiko Seike, Madison Haley, Marisa Olislagers, Fran Kirby
Tottenham (W) (4-2-3-1): Lize Kop, Ellia Morris, Toko Koga, Amanda Nildén, Julie Blakstad, Drew Spence, Signe Gaupset, Maika Hamano, Olivia Holdt, Matilda Vinberg, Cathinka Tandberg
Key events
- 46' · Substitution · Lenna Gunning-Williams for Maika Hamano (Tottenham (W))
- 49' · Goal · Madison Haley (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 54' · Yellow card · Amanda Nildén (Tottenham (W))
- 64' · Substitution · Maelys Mpomé for Charlize Rule (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 64' · Substitution · Nadine Noordam for Fran Kirby (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 66' · Yellow card · Ellia Morris (Tottenham (W))
- 66' · Yellow card · Cathinka Tandberg (Tottenham (W))
- 68' · Yellow card · Caitlin Hayes (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 79' · Substitution · Bethany England for Cathinka Tandberg (Tottenham (W))
- 81' · Goal · Olivia Holdt (Tottenham (W))
- 82' · Substitution · Rosa Kafaji for Kiko Seike (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 86' · Yellow card · Drew Spence (Tottenham (W))
- 90' · Substitution · Olaug Tvedten for Marisa Olislagers (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 90'+2 · Goal · Toko Koga (Tottenham (W))
- 90'+7 · Substitution · Olga Ahtinen for Signe Gaupset (Tottenham (W))
- 90'+7 · Substitution · Eveliina Summanen for Olivia Holdt (Tottenham (W))
All-time head-to-head
18 league meetings since 2017: Brighton & Hove Albion (W) 6, draws 3, Tottenham (W) 9.
Brighton & Hove Albion (W) vs Tottenham (W): full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Brighton & Hove Albion (W) vs Tottenham (W)?
Tottenham (W) won, 1-2 (Women's Super League) on Sat, 16 May 2026.
When and where is Brighton & Hove Albion (W) vs Tottenham (W)?
Sat, 16 May 2026, 12:00 UTC at American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex, Women's Super League.
What is the head-to-head record between Brighton & Hove Albion (W) and Tottenham (W)?
In 18 league meetings since 2017: Brighton & Hove Albion (W) 6 wins, 3 draws, Tottenham (W) 9 wins (goals 26-26).