Match summary
Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa drew 1-1 in Barclays WSL, 2026/27 season.
Explore the summary, statistics, lineups and key events from this women's football match.
Barclays WSL · 2026/27 · J3 ·
Context
- Falmer Stadium — Sussex, England
- Attendance: 3,137 / 32,500 (9.7%)
- Referee: Adewunmi Soneye
Statistical analysis
In a drawn match, brighton & Hove Albion produced the highest xG total (3.17 to 0.03). Brighton & Hove Albion recorded more shots (25 to 2), including 8 on target against 1. Brighton & Hove Albion created 3 big chances against 0.
Brighton & Hove Albion completed more passes (471 to 466), with 85% accuracy against 86%. Brighton & Hove Albion won a larger share of duels (55%). Brighton & Hove Albion was more present in the opposition box (48 touches to 4).
Aston Villa made 14 interceptions and 53 recoveries. Aston Villa made 7 saves to 0.
Tactical approach
Brighton & Hove Albion (4-3-3) · Aston Villa (4-4-2)
Brighton & Hove Albion — Coach: Arturo Ruiz · Aston Villa — Coach: Natalia Arroyo
Starting lineups
Brighton & Hove Albion · 4-3-3
Chiamaka Nnadozie, Caitlin Hayes, Manuela Vanegas, Marisa Olislagers, Fran Kirby, Maisie Symonds (Captain), Kiko Seike, Madison Haley, Gabby George, Lia Wälti, Emily Murphy.
Aston Villa · 4-4-2
Anna Patten (Captain), Lucy Parker, Lynn Wilms, Noëlle Maritz, Lucia Kendall, Chasity Grant, Maya Hijikata, Lily Murphy, Akane Okuma, Mathilde Harviken, Amalie Vangsgaard.
Highest-rated player
Akane Okuma earned the highest rating of the match (9.2) for Aston Villa . This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
