Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion, 2025-26 English Women's Super League
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Leicester City are hosting Brighton & Hove Albion
at King Power Stadium, Leicester, England, starting on
. The match is a part of the English Women's Super League.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 6': Offside, Leicester City Women. Alisha Lehmann is caught offside.
- 9': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Sarah Mayling.
- 9': Attempt saved. Caitlin Hayes (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the top left corner by Janina Leitzig (Leicester City Women). Assisted by Fran Kirby with a cross.
- 11': Attempt missed. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 12': Foul by Chantelle Swaby (Leicester City Women).
- 12': Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 13': Foul by Caitlin Hayes (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
- 13': Sam Tierney (Leicester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Attempt blocked. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Maisie Symonds.
- 15': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Julie Thibaud.
- 15': Foul by Jelena Cankovic (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
- 15': Hannah Cain (Leicester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 17': Offside, Leicester City Women. Alisha Lehmann is caught offside.
- 19': Foul by Sarah Mayling (Leicester City Women).
- 19': Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 20': Attempt missed. Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left from a direct free kick.
- 20': Delay in match because of an injury Janina Leitzig (Leicester City Women).
- 22': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 23': Foul by Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
- 23': Sam Tierney (Leicester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Offside, Leicester City Women. Shannon O'Brien is caught offside.
- 26': Attempt missed. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Madison Haley.
- 27': Attempt saved. Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Janina Leitzig (Leicester City Women).
- 28': Attempt missed. Shannon O'Brien (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box misses to the right.
- 29': Foul by Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
- 29': Sam Tierney (Leicester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 31': Attempt saved. Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Janina Leitzig (Leicester City Women). Assisted by Fran Kirby.
- 31': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Janina Leitzig.
- 36': Attempt saved. Rosa Kafaji (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Janina Leitzig (Leicester City Women).
- 39': Foul by Sarah Mayling (Leicester City Women).
- 39': Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 40': Foul by Emma Jansson (Leicester City Women).
- 40': Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Foul by Alisha Lehmann (Leicester City Women).
- 44': Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Julie Thibaud.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Sarah Mayling.
- 45'+2': Attempt blocked. Rosa Kafaji (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked.
- 45'+2': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Sarah Mayling.
- 45'+3': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Julie Thibaud.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Leicester City Women 0, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Leicester City Women 0, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0.
- 48': Foul by Alisha Lehmann (Leicester City Women).
- 48': Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 48': Goal! Leicester City Women 0, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Rosa Kafaji following a fast break.
- 50': Foul by Marisa Olislagers (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
- 50': Sam Tierney (Leicester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 51': Corner, Leicester City Women. Conceded by Caitlin Hayes.
- 52': Foul by Julie Thibaud (Leicester City Women).
- 52': Rachel McLauchlan (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Delay in match because of an injury Shannon O'Brien (Leicester City Women).
- 56': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 59': Foul by Marisa Olislagers (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
- 59': Hannah Cain (Leicester City Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 59': Marisa Olislagers (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 60': Attempt missed. Hannah Cain (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Julie Thibaud with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 60': Attempt blocked. Rosa Kafaji (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Fran Kirby.
- 65': Attempt saved. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Janina Leitzig (Leicester City Women). Assisted by Fran Kirby.
- 65': Attempt missed. Rosa Kafaji (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Fran Kirby.
- 69': Foul by Alisha Lehmann (Leicester City Women).
- 69': Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Substitution, Leicester City Women. Olivia McLoughlin replaces Emma Jansson.
- 70': Substitution, Leicester City Women. Noémie Mouchon replaces Missy Goodwin.
- 71': Attempt blocked. Noémie Mouchon (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Hannah Cain.
- 71': Corner, Leicester City Women. Conceded by Rachel McLauchlan.
- 73': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Nadine Noordam replaces Maisie Symonds.
- 73': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Maelys Mpome replaces Marisa Olislagers.
- 74': Foul by Sarah Mayling (Leicester City Women).
- 74': Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 75': Attempt blocked. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Fran Kirby.
- 75': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Julie Thibaud.
- 76': Foul by Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
- 76': Julie Thibaud (Leicester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 77': Foul by Sam Tierney (Leicester City Women).
- 77': Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 77': Sam Tierney (Leicester City Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 79': Offside, Leicester City Women. Hannah Cain is caught offside.
- 80': Offside, Leicester City Women. Shannon O'Brien is caught offside.
- 80': Substitution, Leicester City Women. Rachel Williams replaces Shannon O'Brien.
- 84': Offside, Leicester City Women. Noémie Mouchon is caught offside.
- 85': Foul by Rachel McLauchlan (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
- 85': Noémie Mouchon (Leicester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Substitution, Leicester City Women. Rosella Ayane replaces Alisha Lehmann.
- 86': Foul by Jelena Cankovic (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
- 86': Olivia McLoughlin (Leicester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Olaug Tvedten replaces Rosa Kafaji.
- 89': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Marit Auée replaces Rachel McLauchlan.
- 90': Corner, Leicester City Women. Conceded by Caitlin Hayes.
- 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
- 90'+2': Corner, Leicester City Women. Conceded by Maelys Mpome.
- 90'+3': Attempt missed. Julie Thibaud (Leicester City Women) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Sam Tierney with a cross following a corner.
- 90'+3': Attempt missed. Rosella Ayane (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Sam Tierney.
- 90'+4': Foul by Hannah Cain (Leicester City Women).
- 90'+4': Maelys Mpome (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+6': Attempt saved. Fran Kirby (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top left corner by Janina Leitzig (Leicester City Women). Assisted by Olaug Tvedten.
- 90'+6': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Janina Leitzig.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Leicester City Women 0, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1.
- 0': Match ends, Leicester City Women 0, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1.
Statistics
BHA |
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|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 11 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 6 |
| 9 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 0 | Saves | 6 |
| 62.5 | Possession | 37.5 |
| 15 | SHOTS | 5 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 0 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 449 | Accurate Passes | 238 |
| 545 | Passes | 320 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 12 | Crosses | 10 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.5 |
| 46 | Long Balls | 60 |
| 17 | Accurate Long Balls | 19 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 12 | Effective Tackles | 13 |
| 20 | Tackles | 20 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 9 |
| 12 | Effective Clearances | 29 |
| 12 | Clearances | 29 |
Game Information
Competition: English Women's Super League
Venue: King Power Stadium
Location: Leicester, England
Attendance: 2,453
Venue: King Power Stadium
Location: Leicester, England
Attendance: 2,453
Women's Super League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 21 | +40 | 52 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 21 | +23 | 46 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 18 | +33 | 41 |
| 4 | Manchester United | 21 | +17 | 40 |
Line-Ups
Leicester City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Janina Leitzig (GK) |
| 31 | Chantelle Swaby |
| 17 | Julie Thibaud |
| 29 | Ashleigh Neville |
| 20 | Sarah Mayling |
| 11 | Alisha Lehmann |
| 10 | Emma Jansson |
| 3 | Sam Tierney |
| 27 | Shannon O'Brien |
| 7 | Missy Goodwin |
| 21 | Hannah Cain |
Brighton & Hove Albion (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chiamaka Nnadozie (GK) |
| 3 | Moeka Minami |
| 18 | Caitlin Hayes |
| 8 | Maisie Symonds |
| 19 | Marisa Olislagers |
| 27 | Rachel McLauchlan |
| 10 | Jelena Cankovic |
| 14 | Fran Kirby |
| 21 | Madison Haley |
| 6 | Rosa Kafaji |
| 11 | Kiko Seike |
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