Match report

Arsenal W Defeats Brighton W 1-0 in FA WSL Clash

Arsenal W
Arsenal W
1–0
FT
Brighton W
Brighton W
Oct 12, 2025

Arsenal Women held off a strong challenge from Brighton Women to secure a 1-0 victory in the FA WSL, capitalizing on an early own goal by M. Olislagers in the 15th minute. The win solidifies Arsenal's position in the league standings and showcases their resilience and defensive strength.

Key Facts

  • • Arsenal W secured a 1-0 victory over Brighton W
  • • M. Olislagers scored an own goal for Arsenal W in the 15th minute
  • • Arsenal made multiple substitutions: F. Maanum replaced K. Cooney-Cross, Mariona Caldentey for S. Blackstenius, and O. Smith for B. Mead
  • • Brighton made three substitutions: M. Mpome for M. Auée, M. Symonds for Nadine Noordam, and K. Seike for Tahirah Heron
  • • C. Kelly received a yellow card for Arsenal W in injury time

Lineups

Arsenal W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 14 Daphne van Domselaar (G)
  • 2 Emily Fox (D)
  • 26 Katie Reid (D)
  • 7 Stephanie Catley (D)
  • 11 Katie McCabe (D)
  • 10 Kim Little (M)
  • 8 Mariona Caldentey (M)
  • 15 Olivia Smith (M)
  • 12 Frida Maanum (M)
  • 19 Caitlin Foord (M)
  • 23 Alessia Russo (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Bethany Mead
  • 32 Kyra Cooney-Cross
  • 25 Stina Blackstenius
  • 18 Chloe Kelly
  • 1 Manuela Zinsberger
  • 3 Lotte Wubben-Moy
  • 5 Laia Codina
  • 24 Taylor Hinds
  • 21 Victoria Pelova

Brighton W

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Chiamaka Nnadozie (G)
  • 5 Maelys Mpomé (D)
  • 18 Caitlin Hayes (D)
  • 33 Charlize Rule (D)
  • 19 Marisa Olislagers (D)
  • 11 Kiko Seike (M)
  • 8 Maisie Symonds (M)
  • 10 Jelena Čanković (M)
  • 27 Rachel Mclauchlan (M)
  • 14 Francesca Kirby (F)
  • 22 Carla Camacho (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 Marit Auée
  • 15 Nadine Noordam
  • 48 Tahirah Heron
  • 25 Hannah Poulter
  • 32 Sophie Baggaley
  • 16 Jorelyn Carabalí
  • 29 Fuka Tsunoda
  • 46 Elliana Martin
  • 47 Evie Milner

Timeline

  1. Arsenal W
    15' Arsenal W Goal · Own Goal
    M. Olislagers
  2. Arsenal W
    64' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Maanum · On: K. Cooney-Cross
  3. Arsenal W
    64' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mariona Caldentey · On: S. Blackstenius
  4. Arsenal W
    64' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Smith · On: B. Mead
  5. Brighton W
    72' Brighton W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Mpome · On: M. Auée
  6. Brighton W
    78' Brighton W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Symonds · On: Nadine Noordam
  7. Arsenal W
    89' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Foord · On: C. Kelly
  8. Arsenal W
    90'+12 Arsenal W Card · Yellow Card
    C. Kelly

    Foul

  9. Brighton W
    90' Brighton W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Seike · On: Tahirah Heron

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal W Brighton W
Fouls 5 10
Pass Accuracy 84% 82%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 8
Corners 11 3
Total Passes 515 381
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 4 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 431 311
Shots Inside Box 15 7
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 0 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The own goal by M. Olislagers in the 15th minute set the tone for the match, giving Arsenal W a crucial early lead
  • ▸ Arsenal W's multiple substitutions in the 64th minute helped maintain their defensive structure and control the midfield, preventing Brighton W from mounting a significant comeback