Match summary
London City Lionesses defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 in Barclays WSL, 2026/27 season.
Explore the summary, statistics, lineups and key events from this women's football match.
Barclays WSL · 2026/27 · J4 ·
Context
- Copperjax Community Stadium — London, England
- Attendance: 4,177 / 6,100 (68.5%)
- Referee: Phoebe Cross
Statistical analysis
Brighton & Hove Albion produced the highest xG total (1.77 to 1.42). London City Lionesses recorded more shots (11 to 10), including 3 on target against 1. Brighton & Hove Albion created 4 big chances against 3.
Brighton & Hove Albion completed more passes (443 to 383), with 84% accuracy against 83%. London City Lionesses won a larger share of duels (54%). London City Lionesses was more present in the opposition box (22 touches to 11).
Brighton & Hove Albion made 13 interceptions and 50 recoveries.
Tactical approach
London City Lionesses (4-2-3-1) · Brighton & Hove Albion (5-4-1)
London City Lionesses — Coach: Eder Maestre · Brighton & Hove Albion — Coach: Arturo Ruiz
Starting lineups
London City Lionesses · 4-2-3-1
Kadidiatou Diani, Elene Lete, Isa Kardinaal, Jana Fernández, Daniëlle van de Donk, Grace Geyoro, Freya Godfrey, Lucía Corrales, Mapi León, Alexia Putellas (Captain), Daniela Arques.
Brighton & Hove Albion · 5-4-1
Chiamaka Nnadozie, Caitlin Hayes, Manuela Vanegas, Marisa Olislagers, Fran Kirby, Jelena Cankovic, Maisie Symonds (Captain), Kiko Seike, Gabby George, Lia Wälti, Emily Murphy.
Highest-rated player
Alexia Putellas earned the highest rating of the match (8.2) for London City Lionesses. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
