Match report

Brighton W Defeats Tottenham Hotspur W 1-0 in FA WSL

Tottenham Hotspur W
Tottenham Hotspur W
0–1
FT
Brighton W
Brighton W
Mar 16, 2025

Brighton W secured a hard-fought victory over Tottenham Hotspur W in the FA Women's Super League (FA WSL) match, winning 1-0. The game's lone goal came from Fiona Kirby in the 42nd minute, assisted by Rachel McLauchlan. Despite multiple substitutions and yellow cards, Tottenham Hotspur W could not find an equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • Brighton W won 1-0 against Tottenham Hotspur W in the FA WSL.
  • • Fiona Kirby scored the winning goal in the 42nd minute, assisted by Rachel McLauchlan.
  • • Tottenham Hotspur W had three players receive yellow cards: E. Summanen (52'), H. Raso (79'), and M. Thomas (83').
  • • Brighton W also had four players cautioned: M. Þórisdóttir (45'), Nadine Noordam (69'), N. Parris (83'), and M. Agyemang (85').

Lineups

Tottenham Hotspur W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Kop (G)
  • 3 E. Morris (D)
  • 21 L. Bühler (D)
  • 5 M. Bartrip (D)
  • 29 A. Neville (D)
  • 25 E. Summanen (M)
  • 24 D. Spence (M)
  • 13 M. Vinberg (M)
  • 11 O. Holdt (M)
  • 6 A. Nildén (M)
  • 17 M. Thomas (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 L. Gunning-Williams
  • 7 J. Naz
  • 8 H. Raso
  • 10 Maite Oroz
  • 15 C. Hunt
  • 12 J. Rybrink
  • 27 E. Heeps
  • 14 A. Csiki
  • 23 R. Ayane

Brighton W

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 59 M. Agyemang
  • 8 P. Bremer
  • 22 D. Stefanović
  • 12 C. Hayes
  • 11 K. Seike
  • 33 C. Rule
  • 23 M. Auée
  • 7 A. Masaka
  • 32 S. Baggaley

Timeline

  1. Brighton W
    42' Brighton W Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Kirby · Assist: R. McLauchlan
  2. Brighton W
    45'+5 Brighton W Card · Yellow Card
    M. Þórisdóttir

    Foul

  3. Tottenham Hotspur W
    52' Tottenham Hotspur W Card · Yellow Card
    E. Summanen

    Foul

  4. Tottenham Hotspur W
    57' Tottenham Hotspur W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Holdt · On: L. Gunning-Williams
  5. Tottenham Hotspur W
    57' Tottenham Hotspur W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Nildén · On: J. Naz
  6. Brighton W
    69' Brighton W Card · Yellow Card
    Nadine Noordam

    Foul

  7. Tottenham Hotspur W
    71' Tottenham Hotspur W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Vinberg · On: H. Raso
  8. Tottenham Hotspur W
    71' Tottenham Hotspur W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Thomas · On: Maite Oroz
  9. Brighton W
    75' Brighton W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Kirby · On: M. Agyemang
  10. Brighton W
    75' Brighton W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. McLauchlan · On: P. Bremer
  11. Tottenham Hotspur W
    79' Tottenham Hotspur W Card · Yellow Card
    H. Raso

    Foul

  12. Brighton W
    83' Brighton W Card · Yellow Card
    N. Parris

    Foul

  13. Brighton W
    85' Brighton W Card · Yellow Card
    M. Agyemang

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Tottenham Hotspur W Brighton W
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 66% 75%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 3 15
Corners 3 9
Total Passes 376 481
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 0 5
Shots on Target 0 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 250 362
Shots Inside Box 2 12
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 1 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fiona Kirby's goal in the 42nd minute gave Brighton W a lead that they managed to maintain throughout the game.
  • ▸ Despite making multiple substitutions and gaining momentum with key players coming on, Tottenham Hotspur W could not capitalize on their chances and remained scoreless.