Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton & Hove Albion

5th in English Women's Super League
Fran Kirby announces England retirement to 'prolong' career Fran Kirby announces England retirement to 'prolong' career

In an exclusive interview with ESPN, Fran Kirby said she has retired from international football in order to "prolong" her own career.

Brighton CEO: Female players need different pitches Brighton CEO: Female players need different pitches

Brighton CEO Paul Barber has suggested that female footballers might need a different type of pitch to reduce injury risk.

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Wholesome reaction as Nikita Paris learns of Maisie Symonds' England call-up Wholesome reaction as Nikita Paris learns of Maisie Symonds' England call-up

Nikita Paris was full of joy as she learned of Brighton teammate Maisie Symonds' England call-up.

Lionesses' Beth Mead, Fran Kirby to return vs. Belgium next month Lionesses' Beth Mead, Fran Kirby to return vs. Belgium next month

Fran Kirby and Beth Mead will return to the England squad for next month's Nations League double header against Belgium.

Brighton owner Tony Bloom buys stake in Melbourne Victory Brighton owner Tony Bloom buys stake in Melbourne Victory

Brighton & Hove Albion owner Tony Bloom has added a minority stake in Australian club Melbourne Victory to his footballing portfolio, purchasing 19.1% of the A-League outfit.

Bloom's arrival gives lucky Melbourne Victory a second chance Bloom's arrival gives lucky Melbourne Victory a second chance

Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. Just ask Melbourne Victory, who have divested "vampire lenders" 777 Partners and brought in Brighton owner Tony Bloom.

Chelsea salvage WSL draw at Brighton to remain unbeaten Chelsea salvage WSL draw at Brighton to remain unbeaten

Women's Super League leaders Chelsea earned a 2-2 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, while Manchester United closed the gap at the top of the standings to five points thanks to a 2-0 win over Leicester City.

Riko Ueki pounces on defensive error to double West Ham's lead Riko Ueki pounces on defensive error to double West Ham's lead

Riko Ueki pounces on a defensive error to score West Ham's second goal in 3-1 win over Brighton in the WSL.

FA Cup draw: Plymouth rewarded with trip to face Man City FA Cup draw: Plymouth rewarded with trip to face Man City

Plymouth Argyle's stunning victory over Liverpool on Sunday has seen them rewarded with a trip to face Man City in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Chelsea win WSL transfer window; Man City the biggest losers Chelsea win WSL transfer window; Man City the biggest losers

The January transfer window was a great one for the Women's Super League. But which clubs will be happy and which won't?

Women's Super League Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Chelsea 22 +43 60
2 Arsenal 22 +36 48
3 Manchester United 22 +25 44
4 Manchester City 22 +21 43
5 Brighton & Hove A.. 22 -6 28
6 Aston Villa 22 -12 25
7 Liverpool 22 -15 25
8 Everton 22 -8 24
9 West Ham United 22 -5 23
10 Leicester City 22 -16 20
11 Tottenham Hotspur 22 -18 20
12 Crystal Palace 22 -45 10
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
9 Nikita Parris 7 22 5
14 Fran Kirby 7 17 2
11 Kiko Seike 6 18 4

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
9 Nikita Parris 5 22 7
27 Rachel McLauch.. 5 18 1
11 Kiko Seike 4 18 6