Match report
Leicester City WFC Defeats Brighton W 3-2 in FA WSL
Leicester City WFC
3–2
FT
Brighton W
Mar 23, 2025
Leicester City WFC stunned Brighton W with a 3-2 victory in a high-intensity match in the FA WSL. S. O'Brien, S. Takarada, and S. Chossenotte scored for Leicester City WFC, while Brighton W managed to score late through M. Haley and F. Kirby, but it wasn't enough to secure a draw.
Key Facts
- • S. O'Brien scored the first goal for Leicester City WFC at the 11th minute.
- • S. Takarada added to the lead with an assist from H. Cain at the 35th minute.
- • S. Chossenotte made it 3-0 in extra time at the 45+5 minute mark.
- • M. Haley scored for Brighton W at the 73rd minute.
- • F. Kirby converted a penalty for Brighton W at the 81st minute.
Lineups
Leicester City WFC
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Leitzig (G)
- 17 J. Thibaud (D)
- 5 S. Howard (D)
- 31 C. Swaby (D)
- 12 A. Ale (D)
- 3 S. Tierney (M)
- 11 J. Cayman (M)
- 21 H. Cain (M)
- 6 S. Takarada (M)
- 28 S. Chossenotte (M)
- 27 S. O’Brien (F)
Substitutes
- 29 Y. Momiki
- 7 D. Rose
- 25 K. Torres
- 4 C. Bott
- 53 N. Las
- 13 O. Clark
- 2 C. Nevin
- 14 H. Eiríksdóttir
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
- 23 M. Auée
- 11 K. Seike
- 22 D. Stefanović
- 59 M. Agyemang
- 8 P. Bremer
- 12 C. Hayes
- 7 A. Masaka
- 32 S. Baggaley
- 33 C. Rule
Timeline
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11' Leicester City WFC Goal · Normal GoalS. O’Brien
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35' Leicester City WFC Goal · Normal GoalS. Takarada · Assist: H. Cain
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43' Brighton W Card · Yellow CardM. Symonds
Foul
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45'+5 Leicester City WFC Goal · Normal GoalS. Chossenotte
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46' Brighton W subst · Substitution 1Off: R. McLauchlan · On: M. Auée
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46' Brighton W subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Olislagers · On: K. Seike
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61' Brighton W Card · Yellow CardM. Auée
Foul
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63' Leicester City WFC subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Takarada · On: Y. Momiki
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63' Leicester City WFC subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Chossenotte · On: D. Rose
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71' Brighton W subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Symonds · On: D. Stefanović
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71' Brighton W subst · Substitution 4Off: Nadine Noordam · On: M. Agyemang
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73' Brighton W Goal · Normal GoalM. Haley · Assist: N. Parris
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77' Leicester City WFC subst · Substitution 3Off: S. O’Brien · On: K. Torres
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78' Leicester City WFC Goal · Missed PenaltyY. Momiki
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81' Brighton W Goal · PenaltyF. Kirby
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86' Leicester City WFC subst · Substitution 4Off: H. Cain · On: C. Bott
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86' Leicester City WFC subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Tierney · On: N. Las
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89' Leicester City WFC Card · Yellow CardA. Ale
Time wasting
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90'+6 Leicester City WFC Card · Yellow CardJ. Thibaud
Foul
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90' Brighton W subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Þórisdóttir · On: P. Bremer
Match Stats
| Stat | Leicester City WFC | Brighton W |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 73% | 84% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 15 |
| Corners | 1 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 269 | 649 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 7 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 5 |
| Possession | 30% | 70% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 196 | 545 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 12 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Leicester City WFC took the lead early with S. O'Brien's goal at the 11th minute, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ Brighton W's two late goals by M. Haley and F. Kirby reduced the lead to just one goal, but the comeback fell short.