Match report

Brighton W Secures Narrow Win Over Crystal Palace W in FA WSL

Crystal Palace W
Crystal Palace W
0–1
FT
Brighton W
Brighton W
Oct 13, 2024

Brighton W secured a crucial victory over Crystal Palace W in the FA WSL with a narrow 1-0 win. The match was decided by Bruna Vilamala's early goal in the 35th minute, which proved decisive as Crystal Palace failed to find an equalizer despite numerous substitutions and a disciplined defensive effort. Brighton's tactical adjustments, including multiple substitutions, helped them maintain control and secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • Brighton W defeated Crystal Palace W 1-0 in the FA WSL
  • • Bruna Vilamala scored the only goal in the 35th minute, assisted by F. Kirby
  • • Crystal Palace W's J. Green and M. Gejl received yellow cards in the match
  • • Brighton W made multiple substitutions in the second half to maintain their lead

Lineups

Crystal Palace W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 S. Yáñez (G)
  • 14 J. Green (D)
  • 6 A. Everett (D)
  • 2 K. Veje (D)
  • 3 F. Gibbons (D)
  • 5 M. Cato (M)
  • 17 L. Potter (M)
  • 20 I. Riley (M)
  • 10 A. Blanchard (M)
  • 22 M. Gejl (M)
  • 28 K. Stengel (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 A. Larkin
  • 11 A. Weerden
  • 77 I. Atkinson
  • 8 M. Sharpe
  • 24 S. Hopcroft
  • 4 C. Arthur
  • 32 B. Aspin
  • 19 M. Majasaari

Brighton W

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 32 S. Baggaley (G)
  • 2 M. Þórisdóttir (D)
  • 5 G. Bergsvand (D)
  • 16 J. Carabalí (D)
  • 14 F. Kirby (M)
  • 6 Vicky Losada (M)
  • 10 J. Čanković (M)
  • 19 M. Olislagers (M)
  • 20 Bruna Vilamala (F)
  • 9 N. Parris (F)
  • 8 P. Bremer (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 M. Symonds
  • 27 R. McLauchlan
  • 59 M. Agyemang
  • 11 K. Seike
  • 23 M. Auée
  • 28 M. Loeck
  • 7 A. Masaka
  • 21 M. Haley

Timeline

  1. Crystal Palace W
    16' Crystal Palace W Card · Yellow Card
    J. Green

    Foul

  2. Brighton W
    35' Brighton W Goal · Normal Goal
    Bruna Vilamala · Assist: F. Kirby
  3. Brighton W
    39' Brighton W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Čanković · On: M. Symonds
  4. Crystal Palace W
    56' Crystal Palace W Card · Yellow Card
    M. Gejl

    Foul

  5. Brighton W
    61' Brighton W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Þórisdóttir · On: R. McLauchlan
  6. Brighton W
    61' Brighton W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Bremer · On: M. Agyemang
  7. Brighton W
    61' Brighton W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Bruna Vilamala · On: K. Seike
  8. Crystal Palace W
    71' Crystal Palace W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Riley · On: A. Larkin
  9. Crystal Palace W
    81' Crystal Palace W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Gejl · On: A. Weerden
  10. Crystal Palace W
    89' Crystal Palace W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Gibbons · On: I. Atkinson
  11. Crystal Palace W
    89' Crystal Palace W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Cato · On: M. Sharpe
  12. Brighton W
    90'+4 Brighton W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Parris · On: M. Auée

Match Stats

Stat Crystal Palace W Brighton W
Fouls 8 8
Pass Accuracy 75% 83%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 11
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 348 536
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 3 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 262 443
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bruna Vilamala's goal in the 35th minute gave Brighton W the lead and shifted momentum in their favor
  • ▸ Crystal Palace W's inability to convert chances and the accumulation of yellow cards hindered their comeback efforts