Brighton & Hove Albion (W) 2-3 Manchester United (W)
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Manchester United (W) won: Brighton & Hove Albion (W) 2-3 Manchester United (W) in the Women's Super League (Round 7) on Sun, 2 Nov 2025 at Broadfield Stadium, Crawley, West Sussex. Brighton & Hove Albion (W) goals: Fran Kirby 68', Kiko Seike 90'+2. Manchester United (W) goals: Elisabeth Terland 44', Jessica Park 58', Lisa Naalsund 89'. Expected goals: 1.77-2.33. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Jessica Park (9.1).
Match report
Manchester United (W) beat Brighton & Hove Albion (W) 3-2
Manchester United (W) squeezed past Brighton & Hove Albion (W) 3-2 away from home at Broadfield Stadium on Sunday 2 November in the Women's Super League.
Elisabeth Terland put Manchester United (W) ahead on 44' (0-1), Jessica Park made it 0-2 on 58', Fran Kirby pulled one back for Brighton & Hove Albion (W) on 68' (1-2), Lisa Naalsund made it 1-3 on 89' and Kiko Seike pulled one back for Brighton & Hove Albion (W) on 90+2' (2-3).
Lisa Naalsund's 89' strike proved decisive.
Brighton & Hove Albion (W) had 46% of the ball, shots were 16-18 (3-9 on target) and expected goals finished 1.77-2.33.
Jessica Park (Manchester United) was player of the match with a 9.1 rating.
Attendance: 3,363. Referee: Stacey Pearson.
Match stats
| Brighton & Hove Albion (W) | Manchester United (W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.77 | 2.33 |
| Total shots | 16 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 9 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 38 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 316 (76%) | 399 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total shots | 16 | 18 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 9 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 14 |
Lineups
Brighton & Hove Albion (W) (4-4-1-1): Chiamaka Nnadozie, Charlize Rule, Caitlin Hayes, Moeka Minami, Marisa Olislagers, Kiko Seike, Maisie Symonds, Jelena Cankovic, Rosa Kafaji, Fran Kirby, Carla Camacho
Manchester United (W) (4-1-4-1): Phallon Tullis-Joyce, Jayde Riviere, Maya Le Tissier, Dominique Janssen, Anna Sandberg, Hinata Miyazawa, Jessica Park, Julia Zigiotti Olme, Ella Toone, Melvine Malard, Elisabeth Terland
Key events
- 44' · Goal · Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United (W))
- 46' · Substitution · Maelys Mpomé for Rosa Kafaji (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 58' · Goal · Jessica Park (Manchester United (W))
- 59' · Substitution · Fridolina Rolfö for Melvine Malard (Manchester United (W))
- 59' · Substitution · Simi Awujo for Ella Toone (Manchester United (W))
- 59' · Substitution · Hannah Blundell for Jayde Riviere (Manchester United (W))
- 62' · Substitution · Rachel McLauchlan for Carla Camacho (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 68' · Goal · Fran Kirby (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 77' · Substitution · Gabrielle George for Anna Sandberg (Manchester United (W))
- 77' · Substitution · Lisa Naalsund for Julia Zigiotti Olme (Manchester United (W))
- 82' · Substitution · Nadine Noordam for Caitlin Hayes (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 89' · Goal · Lisa Naalsund (Manchester United (W))
- 90'+2 · Goal · Kiko Seike (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
All-time head-to-head
18 league meetings since 2017: Brighton & Hove Albion (W) 8, draws 0, Manchester United (W) 10.
Brighton & Hove Albion (W) vs Manchester United (W): full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Brighton & Hove Albion (W) vs Manchester United (W)?
Manchester United (W) won, 2-3 (Women's Super League) on Sun, 2 Nov 2025.
When and where is Brighton & Hove Albion (W) vs Manchester United (W)?
Sun, 2 Nov 2025, 12:00 UTC at Broadfield Stadium, Crawley, West Sussex, Women's Super League.
What is the head-to-head record between Brighton & Hove Albion (W) and Manchester United (W)?
In 18 league meetings since 2017: Brighton & Hove Albion (W) 8 wins, 0 draws, Manchester United (W) 10 wins (goals 26-31).