Match summary

Brighton W beat Arsenal W 4–2 in a thriller at Broadfield Stadium, Crawley, West Sussex on 5 May 2025 (FA WSL). Half-time: 2–1. The scoring started in the 16’ when F. Kirby (assist: J. Čanković) — Normal Goal struck for Brighton W. The decisive moment arrived in the 54’, courtesy of K. Seike (assist: M. Olislagers) — Normal Goal for Brighton W. There was late drama in the 90+3’ as Mariona Caldentey — Normal Goal for Arsenal W added to the story.

Reviewed by the Queen of the Pitch team.

Goals

• Brighton W 16’ — F. Kirby (assist: J. Čanković) — Normal Goal
• Arsenal W 29’ — C. Foord — Normal Goal
• Brighton W 43’ — J. Čanković — Normal Goal
• Brighton W 52’ — J. Čanković (assist: M. Auée) — Normal Goal
• Brighton W 54’ — K. Seike (assist: M. Olislagers) — Normal Goal
• Arsenal W 90+3’ — Mariona Caldentey — Normal Goal

Cards

• Brighton W 21’ — M. Olislagers — Yellow Card
• Brighton W 45’ — M. Thorisdottir — Yellow Card
• Brighton W 85’ — C. Hayes — Yellow Card
• Brighton W 86’ — N. Noordam — Yellow Card

Substitutions

• Brighton W 46’ — F. Kirby ⟶ N. Noordam
• Arsenal W 59’ — B. Mead ⟶ C. Kelly
• Arsenal W 60’ — K. McCabe ⟶ J. Nighswonger
• Arsenal W 60’ — F. Maanum ⟶ S. Blackstenius
• Arsenal W 60’ — K. Little ⟶ L. Wälti
• Brighton W 89’ — J. Čanković ⟶ R. McLauchlan
• Arsenal W 90+1’ — C. Foord ⟶ V. Pelova
• Brighton W 90’ — N. Parris ⟶ D. Stefanović
• Brighton W 90’ — M. Symonds ⟶ C. Rule

Line-ups