Brighton & Hove Albion (W) 1-1 Aston Villa (W)
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It finished level: Brighton & Hove Albion (W) 1-1 Aston Villa (W) in the Women's Super League (Round 3) on Sun, 20 Sept 2026 at American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex. Brighton & Hove Albion (W) goals: Gabrielle George 31'. Aston Villa (W) goals: Lynn Wilms 89'. Expected goals: 3.17-0.03. Possession: 51-49. Player of the match: Akane Okuma (8.6).
Match report
Brighton & Hove Albion (W) 1-1 Aston Villa (W): match report
Brighton & Hove Albion (W) and Aston Villa (W) shared the points in a 1-1 draw at American Express Stadium on Sunday 20 September in the Women's Super League.
Gabrielle George put Brighton & Hove Albion (W) ahead on 31' (1-0) and Lynn Wilms levelled for Aston Villa (W) on 89' (1-1).
Brighton & Hove Albion (W) had 51% of the ball, shots were 25-2 (8-1 on target) and expected goals finished 3.17-0.03. Brighton & Hove Albion (W) will feel they deserved more.
Akane Okuma (Aston Villa) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 3,137. Referee: Adewunmi Soneye.
Match stats
| Brighton & Hove Albion (W) | Aston Villa (W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 51 | 49 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.17 | 0.03 |
| Total shots | 25 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 48 | 4 |
| Big chances | 3 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 471 (85%) | 466 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 8 | 2 |
| Total shots | 25 | 2 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 11 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 20 | 0 |
Lineups
Brighton & Hove Albion (W) (4-3-3): Chiamaka Nnadozie, Caitlin Hayes, Gabrielle George, Manuela Vanegas, Marisa Olislagers, Kiko Seike, Maisie Symonds, Lia Wälti, Emily Murphy, Fran Kirby, Madison Haley
Aston Villa (W) (4-4-2): Akane Okuma, Lynn Wilms, Anna Patten, Mathilde Harviken, Noëlle Maritz, Lily Murphy, Lucy Parker, Lucia Kendall, Amalie Vangsgaard, Chasity Grant, Maya Hijikata
Key events
- 20' · Yellow card · Madison Haley (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 31' · Goal · Gabrielle George (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 57' · Substitution · Olaug Tvedten for Emily Murphy (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 57' · Substitution · Olivia Garcia for Marisa Olislagers (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 61' · Substitution · Justine Kielland for Lucy Parker (Aston Villa (W))
- 61' · Substitution · Mia McAulay for Lily Murphy (Aston Villa (W))
- 70' · Substitution · Georgia Mullett for Maya Hijikata (Aston Villa (W))
- 70' · Substitution · Miri Taylor for Lucia Kendall (Aston Villa (W))
- 70' · Substitution · Océane Deslandes for Chasity Grant (Aston Villa (W))
- 76' · Substitution · Jelena Čanković for Fran Kirby (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
- 86' · Yellow card · Noëlle Maritz (Aston Villa (W))
- 89' · Goal · Lynn Wilms (Aston Villa (W))
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Rebecca Rayner for Gabrielle George (Brighton & Hove Albion (W))
All-time head-to-head
17 league meetings since 2016: Brighton & Hove Albion (W) 3, draws 5, Aston Villa (W) 9.
Brighton & Hove Albion (W) vs Aston Villa (W): full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Brighton & Hove Albion (W) vs Aston Villa (W)?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (Women's Super League) on Sun, 20 Sept 2026.
When and where is Brighton & Hove Albion (W) vs Aston Villa (W)?
Sun, 20 Sept 2026, 13:00 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 Aston Villa (W)?
In 17 league meetings since 2016: Brighton & Hove Albion (W) 3 wins, 5 draws, Aston Villa (W) 9 wins (goals 19-30).