Match report
Brighton W 2–2 Chelsea W: Thrilling FA WSL Draw
Brighton W
2–2
FT
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
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16' Chelsea W Goal · Normal GoalS. Baltimore · Assist: S. Nüsken -
22' Brighton W Goal · Normal GoalM. Olislagers · Assist: N. Parris -
29' Brighton W Card · Yellow CardR. McLauchlanFoul
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42' Brighton W Goal · Normal GoalVicky Losada · Assist: R. McLauchlan -
46' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Walsh · On: O. Jean-François -
59' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Nüsken · On: M. Ramírez -
59' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Girma · On: N. Björn -
61' Chelsea W Goal · Normal GoalL. James -
68' Brighton W subst · Substitution 1Off: Vicky Losada · On: D. Stefanović -
76' Brighton W subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Kirby · On: K. Seike -
76' Brighton W subst · Substitution 3Off: R. McLauchlan · On: P. Bremer -
81' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Rytting Kaneryd · On: A. Lawrence -
81' Chelsea W subst · Substitution 5Off: W. Kaptein · On: C. Macário -
90'+5 Brighton W subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Olislagers · On: C. Hayes -
90'+10 Chelsea W Card · Yellow CardL. JamesFoul
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.