Putellas Opens WSL Account as the Seagulls Fall to a Clinical London City
London City Lionesses host Brighton & Hove Albion at the Copperjax Community Stadium for a tight contest in the Barclays Women’s Super League.
In front of 4,177 fans, the hosts showcased technical and progressive football to continue their statement season in the topflight. With Alexia Putellas on the scoresheet to open her WSL account, and Lucía Corrales tapping one in moments before the final whistle, the Spanish internationals made the difference in Bromley.
Brighton Draw with Villa 1-1 Despite Intense Attacking Efforts at the Amex
After a winless opening two WSL matches for both Brighton and Hove Albion and Aston Villa, both teams came to the AMEX on Sunday with a determination to climb up from the bottom half of the table. Last season in the WSL, Brighton and Villa encountered each other on opening weekend, ending in a 0-0 draw, and Aston Villa then clinched a 2-1 win with a second-half comeback when they faced again in January.
The two sides headed into the game on a near even keel, with one point each on the table. After a first half goal by Gabby George, and a last-minute wondergoal straight from a corner by Lynn Wilms, the teams ended their meeting at a stalemate, despite a vast gap in attacking attempts. Although Brighton had 25 shots compared to Villa’s two, the points were shared evenly between the teams as the Seagulls struggled to convert their attacking momentum into something more clinical.
Tottenham Hotspur cruise into top three with narrow win over the Seagulls
Tottenham Hotspur Women cruised to a 1-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion Women at Brisbane Road in the Barclays Women’s Super League.
A superb strike from summer signing, Cathinka Tandberg in the 26th minute proved decisive, as she fired home from close range. The visitors pushed for an equaliser before half-time, but Brighton’s defence held firm.
Tottenham, who have now won four of their last five matches, continued their strong start to the season — a remarkable improvement after securing just five league wins in the entirety of last term.
Manchester City edge Brighton in first home win
Manchester City Women kicked off their home campaign in the 2025/26 Barclays Women’s Super League season against Brighton & Hove Albion Women.
Both teams worked hard on the pitch to try and secure three points to stand them in good stead for the season ahead. Neither City nor Brighton had a win in the opening weekend, so this was a test of resilience and ambition under the lights at the Joie Stadium.
Brighton & Hove Albion Women: WSL preview
Brighton & Hove Albion Women had a rather successful 2024/25 season, finishing fifth place in the Barclays Women’s Super League. The club secured eight wins, four draws, and ten losses, having scored thirty-five goals and conceded forty-one goals.
Under head coach, Dario Vidošić, Brighton is a promising side. Typically, they play a possession-based game, integrating attacking movements through fluidity and direct passing up the field.