Arsenal (W) 1-1 Birmingham (W)
Updated
It finished level: Arsenal (W) 1-1 Birmingham (W) in the Women's Super League (Round 6) on Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at Emirates Stadium, London. Arsenal (W) goals: Olivia Smith 66'. Birmingham (W) goals: Océane Hurtré 53'. Expected goals: 2.73-0.77. Possession: 76-24. Player of the match: Olivia Smith (8.3).
Match report
Arsenal (W) 1-1 Birmingham (W): match report
Arsenal (W) and Birmingham (W) shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Emirates Stadium on Saturday 17 October in the Women's Super League.
Océane Hurtré put Birmingham (W) ahead on 53' (0-1) and Olivia Smith levelled for Arsenal (W) on 66' (1-1).
Arsenal (W) had 76% of the ball, shots were 27-5 (4-1 on target) and expected goals finished 2.73-0.77. Arsenal (W) will feel they deserved more.
Olivia Smith (Arsenal) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
The result leaves Arsenal (W) 8th on 6 points, with Birmingham (W) 13th on 3.
Attendance: 19,426. Referee: Stephen Parkinson.
Match stats
| Arsenal (W) | Birmingham (W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 76 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.73 | 0.77 |
| Total shots | 27 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 43 | 3 |
| Big chances | 5 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 533 (87%) | 130 (62%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 11 | 1 |
| Total shots | 27 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 17 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 17 | 1 |
Lineups
Arsenal (W) (4-2-3-1): Misa, Smilla Holmberg, Leah Williamson, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Ona Batlle, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Georgia Stanway, Lisa Baum, Stina Blackstenius, Olivia Smith, Alessia Russo
Birmingham (W) (4-4-1-1): Sophie Baggaley, Rebecca McKenna, Shannon Cooke, Millie Turner, Neve Herron, Océane Hurtré, Asato Miyagawa, Lisa Naalsund, Marie Levasseur, Suzu Amano, Lily Crosthwaite
Key events
- 53' · Goal · Océane Hurtré (Birmingham (W))
- 57' · Substitution · Geum-Min Lee for Suzu Amano (Birmingham (W))
- 66' · Goal · Olivia Smith (Arsenal (W))
- 70' · Yellow card · Georgia Stanway (Arsenal (W))
- 72' · Yellow card · Neve Herron (Birmingham (W))
- 77' · Substitution · Géraldine Reuteler for Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal (W))
- 78' · Substitution · Emily Fox for Smilla Holmberg (Arsenal (W))
- 79' · Substitution · Veatriki Sarri for Océane Hurtré (Birmingham (W))
- 86' · Substitution · Caitlin Foord for Lisa Baum (Arsenal (W))
- 86' · Substitution · Élisa de Almeida for Ona Batlle (Arsenal (W))
All-time head-to-head
14 league meetings since 2002: Arsenal (W) 9, draws 4, Birmingham (W) 1.
Questions
Who won Arsenal (W) vs Birmingham (W)?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (Women's Super League) on Sat, 17 Oct 2026.
When and where is Arsenal (W) vs Birmingham (W)?
Sat, 17 Oct 2026, 11:45 UTC at Emirates Stadium, London, Women's Super League.
What is the head-to-head record between Arsenal (W) and Birmingham (W)?
In 14 league meetings since 2002: Arsenal (W) 9 wins, 4 draws, Birmingham (W) 1 wins (goals 28-8).