Match report

Liverpool W 1–1 Brighton W: FA WSL Match Report

Liverpool W
Liverpool W
1–1
FT
Brighton W
Brighton W
Nov 9, 2025

In a thrilling FA WSL encounter, Liverpool W and Brighton W shared a 1–1 draw. B. Olsson opened the scoring for Liverpool W in the 26th minute, assisted by L. Woodham. Brighton W, however, equalized late in injury time through R. Kafaji, with an assist from Nadine Noordam. Both teams saw multiple players issued yellow cards, highlighting the intensity of the match.

Key Facts

  • • Liverpool W scored first through B. Olsson (26')
  • • L. Woodham provided the assist for B. Olsson’s goal
  • • Brighton W equalized through R. Kafaji in the 93rd minute
  • • Nadine Noordam assisted R. Kafaji’s equalizing goal
  • • Multiple yellow cards were issued, including to Fuka Nagano and R. Shimizu from Liverpool W
  • • Faye Kirby and C. Kapocs also received yellow cards for Liverpool W
  • • K. Seike was carded for Brighton W in the 34th minute

Lineups

Liverpool W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 Faye Kirby (G)
  • 5 Risa Shimizu (D)
  • 17 Jenna Clark (D)
  • 4 Grace Fisk (D)
  • 16 Lily Woodham (D)
  • 8 Fuka Nagano (M)
  • 24 Samantha Kerr (M)
  • 18 Ceri Holland (M)
  • 7 Cornelia Kapocs (M)
  • 13 Mia Enderby (M)
  • 11 Beata Olsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Leanne Kiernan
  • 19 Kirsty Maclean
  • 1 Rachael Laws
  • 12 Rafaela Borggräfe
  • 3 Gemma Evans
  • 34 Hannah Silcock
  • 6 Emilia Szymczak
  • 15 Sofie Lundgaard

Brighton W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 6 Rosa Kafaji
  • 21 Madison Haley
  • 5 Maelys Mpomé
  • 2 Manuela Vanegas
  • 15 Nadine Noordam
  • 32 Sophie Baggaley
  • 23 Marit Auée
  • 16 Jorelyn Carabalí
  • 29 Fuka Tsunoda

Timeline

  1. Liverpool W
    26' Liverpool W Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Olsson · Assist: L. Woodham
  2. Brighton W
    34' Brighton W Card · Yellow Card
    K. Seike

    Foul

  3. Brighton W
    63' Brighton W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. McLauchlan · On: M. Haley
  4. Brighton W
    63' Brighton W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Camacho · On: R. Kafaji
  5. Liverpool W
    72' Liverpool W Card · Yellow Card
    Fuka Nagano

    Foul

  6. Liverpool W
    73' Liverpool W Card · Yellow Card
    R. Shimizu

    Foul

  7. Liverpool W
    78' Liverpool W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Olsson · On: L. Kiernan
  8. Brighton W
    78' Brighton W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Hayes · On: M. Mpome
  9. Liverpool W
    79' Liverpool W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Holland · On: Kirsty Maclean
  10. Liverpool W
    88' Liverpool W Card · Yellow Card
    Faye Kirby

    Time wasting

  11. Brighton W
    88' Brighton W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Rule · On: Manuela Vanegas
  12. Brighton W
    88' Brighton W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Symonds · On: Nadine Noordam
  13. Liverpool W
    90'+2 Liverpool W Card · Yellow Card
    C. Kapocs

    Foul

  14. Brighton W
    90'+3 Brighton W Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Kafaji · Assist: Nadine Noordam

Match Stats

Stat Liverpool W Brighton W
Fouls 5 10
Pass Accuracy 82% 81%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 11
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 517 555
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 4 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 423 452
Shots Inside Box 5 7
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by B. Olsson in the 26th minute set the tone for Liverpool W, giving them a crucial lead
  • ▸ Brighton W’s late equalizer by R. Kafaji in injury time (93') secured a point, maintaining the match's competitive nature