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Manchester City 3–2 Brighton & Hove Albion

  
 
Barclays WSL2026/27 • J6
FT
Manchester City
Manchester City 4-2-3-1
3–2
HT 3-2
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion4-1-4-1
Main refereeLeigh Doughty
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Academy Stadium

Manchester, England3,1414,998
Matchday 6
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Timeline

  1. First half
  2. 5'
  3. 16'
  4. Niamh CharlesGoal · 3-0
    17'
  5. 31'
    Olivia GarcíaGoal · 3-1
  6. 37'
  7. Second half
  8. Carlotta Wamsercomes on for Niamh CharlesSubstitution
    60'
  9. Mary Fowlercomes on for Grace ClintonSubstitution
    60'
  10. 66'
    Emilie Joramocomes on for Olaug TvedtenSubstitution
  11. 76'
    Marisa Olislagerscomes on for Jelena CankovicSubstitution
  12. 76'
    Maelys Mpomecomes on for Marit AuéeSubstitution
  13. 88'
    Emily Murphycomes on for Gabby GeorgeSubstitution
  14. 90'+4
    Manuela VanegasYellow card
  15. Full time
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Match summary

Manchester City defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 3-2 in Barclays WSL, 2026/27 season.

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

Barclays WSL · 2026/27 · J6 ·  

Context

  • Academy Stadium — Manchester, England
  • Attendance: 3,141 / 4,998 (62.8%)
  • Referee: Leigh Doughty

How the match unfolded

HT: 3–2

Khadija Shaw (5') (Assist: Lauren Hemp), Khadija Shaw (16') (Assist: Lauren Hemp), Niamh Charles (17'), Olivia García (31'), Caitlin Hayes (37') (Assist: Fran Kirby).

Statistical analysis

In a tight contest, manchester City controlled 59% of the ball against 41%. Manchester City produced the highest xG total (2.50 to 1.03). Manchester City recorded more shots (17 to 9), including 8 on target against 3.

Manchester City created 3 big chances against 2. Manchester City completed more passes (526 to 354), with 89% accuracy against 83%. Brighton & Hove Albion won a larger share of duels (53%).

Manchester City was more present in the opposition box (36 touches to 14). Manchester City made 15 interceptions and 62 recoveries.

Tactical approach

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

Manchester City — Coach: Andrée Jeglertz · Brighton & Hove Albion — Coach: Arturo Ruiz

Highest-rated player

Caitlin Hayes earned the highest rating of the match (8.5) for Brighton & Hove Albion. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.

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