Match report

Brighton W 2–2 Chelsea W: Thrilling FA WSL Draw

Brighton W
Brighton W
2–2
FT
Chelsea W
Chelsea W
Mar 2, 2025

In a high-stakes FA WSL encounter, Brighton Women secured a thrilling 2-2 draw against reigning champions Chelsea Women, marking a significant comeback after falling behind early. Goals from S. Baltimore and L. James for Chelsea W were matched by M. Olislagers and Vicky Losada for Brighton W, making for an exciting match.

Key Facts

  • • S. Baltimore (16') and L. James (61') scored for Chelsea W.
  • • M. Olislagers (22') and Vicky Losada (42') netted for Brighton W.
  • • R. McLauchlan received a yellow card for Brighton W (29').
  • • L. James was shown a yellow card for Chelsea W (90'+10').
  • • Chelsea W made five substitutions, including K. Walsh, M. Ramírez, N. Girma, J. Rytting Kaneryd, and W. Kaptein.
  • • Brighton W made four substitutions, including D. Stefanović, K. Seike, P. Bremer, and C. Hayes.

Lineups

Brighton W

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 28 M. Loeck (G)
  • 2 M. Þórisdóttir (D)
  • 5 G. Bergsvand (D)
  • 3 P. Pattinson (D)
  • 27 R. McLauchlan (M)
  • 6 Vicky Losada (M)
  • 15 N. Noordam (M)
  • 19 M. Olislagers (M)
  • 21 M. Haley (F)
  • 14 F. Kirby (F)
  • 9 N. Parris (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 D. Stefanović
  • 11 K. Seike
  • 8 P. Bremer
  • 12 C. Hayes
  • 60 J. Millen Pegram
  • 32 S. Baggaley
  • 59 M. Agyemang

Chelsea W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 24 H. Hampton (G)
  • 22 L. Bronze (D)
  • 4 M. Bright (D)
  • 16 N. Girma (D)
  • 17 S. Baltimore (D)
  • 30 K. Walsh (M)
  • 6 S. Nüsken (M)
  • 19 J. Rytting Kaneryd (M)
  • 18 W. Kaptein (M)
  • 10 L. James (M)
  • 33 A. Beever-Jones (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 O. Jean-François
  • 7 M. Ramírez
  • 14 N. Björn
  • 12 A. Lawrence
  • 9 C. Macário
  • 63 V. Jones
  • 53 L. Brown
  • 38 R. Spencer
  • 21 N. Charles

Timeline

  1. Chelsea W
    16' Chelsea W Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Baltimore · Assist: S. Nüsken
  2. Brighton W
    22' Brighton W Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Olislagers · Assist: N. Parris
  3. Brighton W
    29' Brighton W Card · Yellow Card
    R. McLauchlan

    Foul

  4. Brighton W
    42' Brighton W Goal · Normal Goal
    Vicky Losada · Assist: R. McLauchlan
  5. Chelsea W
    46' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Walsh · On: O. Jean-François
  6. Chelsea W
    59' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Nüsken · On: M. Ramírez
  7. Chelsea W
    59' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Girma · On: N. Björn
  8. Chelsea W
    61' Chelsea W Goal · Normal Goal
    L. James
  9. Brighton W
    68' Brighton W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Vicky Losada · On: D. Stefanović
  10. Brighton W
    76' Brighton W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Kirby · On: K. Seike
  11. Brighton W
    76' Brighton W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. McLauchlan · On: P. Bremer
  12. Chelsea W
    81' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Rytting Kaneryd · On: A. Lawrence
  13. Chelsea W
    81' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: W. Kaptein · On: C. Macário
  14. Brighton W
    90'+5 Brighton W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Olislagers · On: C. Hayes
  15. Chelsea W
    90'+10 Chelsea W Card · Yellow Card
    L. James

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Brighton W Chelsea W
Fouls 13 9
Pass Accuracy 70% 84%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 16
Corners 4 8
Total Passes 333 539
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 4 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 234 455
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 6 2
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Brighton W leveled the score with M. Olislagers' goal in the 22nd minute, reversing Chelsea W's early lead.
  • ▸ Chelsea W regained the lead with L. James' goal in the 61st minute, but Brighton W equalized again through Vicky Losada's strike in the 42nd minute.