Match summary

Manchester City W edged Brighton W 1–2 in a hard-fought contest at Broadfield Stadium, Crawley, West Sussex on 30 March 2025 (FA WSL). Half-time: 0–1. The scoring started in the 37’ when K. Casparij (assist: M. Fowler) — Normal Goal struck for Manchester City W. The decisive moment arrived in the 90’, courtesy of V. Miedema — Normal Goal for Manchester City W. There was late drama in the 90+2’ as C. Rule (assist: M. Symonds) — Normal Goal for Brighton W added to the story. Possession finished Brighton W 54% – Manchester City W 46%. Shots on target: Brighton W 4 vs Manchester City W 5.

Reviewed by the Queen of the Pitch team.

Goals

• Manchester City W 37’ — K. Casparij (assist: M. Fowler) — Normal Goal
• Manchester City W 90’ — V. Miedema — Normal Goal
• Brighton W 90+2’ — C. Rule (assist: M. Symonds) — Normal Goal

Cards

• Manchester City W 29’ — Gracie Prior — Yellow Card
• Manchester City W 55’ — Laura Coombs — Yellow Card
• Brighton W 90+4’ — Caitlin Hayes — Yellow Card
• Manchester City W 90+10’ — Vivianne Miedema — Yellow Card

Substitutions

• Brighton W 20’ — M. Haley ⟶ M. Agyemang
• Brighton W 46’ — G. Bergsvand ⟶ C. Hayes
• Manchester City W 59’ — L. Murphy ⟶ Kerolin
• Brighton W 65’ — N. Noordam ⟶ J. Čanković
• Brighton W 65’ — P. Pattinson ⟶ P. Bremer
• Manchester City W 66’ — M. Fowler ⟶ J. Roord
• Manchester City W 66’ — J. Park ⟶ V. Miedema
• Brighton W 81’ — M. Auée ⟶ C. Rule

Match statistics

Line-ups