Manchester United (W) 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion (W)
Updated
It finished level: Manchester United (W) 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion (W) in the Women's Super League (Round 21) on Sat, 2 May 2026 at Progress with Unity Stadium, Leigh, Greater Manchester. Manchester United (W) goals: Lea Schüller 90'+4. Brighton & Hove Albion (W) goals: Jelena Cankovic 39'. Expected goals: 0.70-1.82. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Jelena Cankovic (8.2).
Match report
Manchester United (W) 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion (W): match report
Manchester United (W) and Brighton & Hove Albion (W) shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Progress with Unity Stadium on Saturday 2 May in the Women's Super League.
Jelena Cankovic put Brighton & Hove Albion (W) ahead on 39' (0-1) and Lea Schüller levelled for Manchester United (W) on 90+4' (1-1).
Manchester United (W) had 57% of the ball, shots were 7-6 (2-1 on target) and expected goals finished 0.70-1.82. Brighton & Hove Albion (W) will feel they deserved more.
Jelena Cankovic (Brighton) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 4,067. Referee: Grace Lowe.
Match stats
| Manchester United (W) | Brighton & Hove Albion (W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.70 | 1.82 |
| Total shots | 7 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 26 |
| Big chances | 0 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 391 (81%) | 270 (73%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 3 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total shots | 7 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 5 |
Lineups
Manchester United (W) (4-4-2): Phallon Tullis-Joyce, Jayde Riviere, Maya Le Tissier, Gabrielle George, Anna Sandberg, Jessica Park, Julia Zigiotti Olme, Hinata Miyazawa, Fridolina Rolfö, Ella Toone, Melvine Malard
Brighton & Hove Albion (W) (4-4-2): Chiamaka Nnadozie, Charlize Rule, Caitlin Hayes, Moeka Minami, Manuela Vanegas, Kiko Seike, Jelena Cankovic, Maisie Symonds, Rosa Kafaji, Fran Kirby, Madison Haley
Key events
- 32' · Yellow card · Charlize Rule (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 39' · Goal · Jelena Cankovic (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 41' · Yellow card · Jelena Cankovic (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 57' · Substitution · Marisa Olislagers for Rosa Kafaji (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 58' · Substitution · Rachel McLauchlan for Charlize Rule (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 64' · Substitution · Ellen Wangerheim for Fridolina Rolfö (Manchester United (W))
- 72' · Substitution · Hanna Lundkvist for Anna Sandberg (Manchester United (W))
- 73' · Substitution · Simi Awujo for Julia Zigiotti Olme (Manchester United (W))
- 80' · Yellow card · Madison Haley (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 81' · Substitution · Nadine Noordam for Fran Kirby (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 82' · Substitution · Carla Camacho for Kiko Seike (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 82' · Substitution · Lea Schüller for Jessica Park (Manchester United (W))
- 82' · Substitution · Leah Galton for Ella Toone (Manchester United (W))
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United (W))
- 90'+4 · Goal · Lea Schüller (Manchester United (W))
All-time head-to-head
18 league meetings since 2017: Manchester United (W) 10, draws 0, Brighton & Hove Albion (W) 8.
Manchester United (W) vs Brighton & Hove Albion (W): full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Manchester United (W) vs Brighton & Hove Albion (W)?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (Women's Super League) on Sat, 2 May 2026.
When and where is Manchester United (W) vs Brighton & Hove Albion (W)?
Sat, 2 May 2026, 11:00 UTC at Progress with Unity Stadium, Leigh, Greater Manchester, Women's Super League.
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester United (W) and Brighton & Hove Albion (W)?
In 18 league meetings since 2017: Manchester United (W) 10 wins, 0 draws, Brighton & Hove Albion (W) 8 wins (goals 31-26).