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Birmingham City 2–2 Brighton & Hove Albion

  
 
Barclays WSL2026/27 • J2
FT
Birmingham City
Birmingham City4-2-3-1
2–2
HT 1-0
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion4-2-3-1
Main refereeSophie Dennington
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St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park

Birmingham, England1,40528,754
Matchday 2
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Timeline

  1. First half
  2. Océane HurtréGoal · 1-0
    8'
  3. Second half
  4. Wilma Leidhammarcomes on for Veatriki SarriSubstitution
    46'
  5. 51'
  6. 57'
    Olivia Garcíacomes on for Marisa OlislagersSubstitution
  7. 58'
    Olaug Tvedtencomes on for Emilie JoramoSubstitution
  8. Wilma LeidhammarYellow card
    68'
  9. 74'
    Kiko SeikeYellow card
  10. 76'
    Emily Murphycomes on for Maisie SymondsSubstitution
  11. 77'
    Olivia GarcíaGoal · 2-1
  12. Rebecca Hollowaycomes on for Shannon CookeSubstitution
    83'
  13. Chancelle Effa Effacomes on for Océane HurtréSubstitution
    87'
  14. Chelsea Cornetcomes on for Asato MiyagawaSubstitution
    injury
    90'
  15. 90'+3
    Madison HaleyYellow card
  16. 90'+5
    Kiko Seike↳ Fran KirbyGoal · 2-2
  17. Full time
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Match summary

Birmingham City and Brighton & Hove Albion drew 2-2 in Barclays WSL, 2026/27 season.

Explore the summary, statistics, lineups and key events from this women's football match.

Barclays WSL · 2026/27 · J2 ·  

Context

  • St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park — Birmingham, England
  • Attendance: 1,405 / 28,754 (4.9%)
  • Referee: Sophie Dennington

How the match unfolded

HT: 1–0

Océane Hurtré (8'), Lily Crosthwaite (51') (Assist: Océane Hurtré), Olivia García (77'), Kiko Seike (90+5') (Assist: Fran Kirby).

Statistical analysis

In a drawn match, brighton & Hove Albion controlled 71% of the ball against 29%. Brighton & Hove Albion produced the highest xG total (2.69 to 1.19). Brighton & Hove Albion recorded more shots (17 to 10), including 9 on target against 5.

Brighton & Hove Albion created 4 big chances against 3. Brighton & Hove Albion completed more passes (529 to 175), with 86% accuracy against 72%. Brighton & Hove Albion was more present in the opposition box (47 touches to 11).

Birmingham City made 12 interceptions and 42 recoveries. Birmingham City made 7 saves to 3.

Tactical approach

Birmingham City (4-2-3-1) · Brighton & Hove Albion (4-2-3-1)

Birmingham City — Coach: Amy Merricks · Brighton & Hove Albion — Coach: Arturo Ruiz

Highest-rated player

Océane Hurtré earned the highest rating of the match (8.5) for Birmingham City. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.

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