Match report
West Ham W Defeats Brighton W 3-2 in Thrilling FA WSL Clash
West Ham W
3–2
FT
Brighton W
Feb 8, 2026
West Ham W secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Brighton W in an FA WSL match on February 8, 2026. The Hammers came from behind after Brighton took a two-goal lead in the first half, with key goals from F. Morgan, S. Martinez, and V. Asseyi in the second half leading to their comeback.
Key Facts
- • West Ham W defeated Brighton W 3-2
- • Brighton W took an early lead through K. Seike and Manuela Vanegas
- • F. Morgan scored the first goal for West Ham W at the 82nd minute
- • S. Martinez and V. Asseyi secured the comeback with goals at the 86th and 90th minutes
- • Brighton W saw several players booked, including J. Čanković and Olaug Tvedten
- • West Ham W also had multiple yellow cards, with L. Wandeler and K. Zelem cautioned early on
Lineups
West Ham W
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 Kinga Szemik (G)
- 5 Tuva Hansen (D)
- 13 Eva Nyström (D)
- 28 Estelle Cascarino (D)
- 27 Leila Wandeler (M)
- 10 Katie Zelem (M)
- 4 Oona Siren (M)
- 29 Verena Hanshaw (M)
- 19 Shekiera Martinez (F)
- 9 Riko Ueki (F)
- 20 Viviane Asseyi (F)
Substitutes
- 22 Katrina Gorry
- 23 Ffion Morgan
- 77 Seraina Piubel
- 25 Megan Walsh
- 7 Inès Belloumou
- 2 Yu Endo
- 21 Sarah Brasero-Carriera
- 33 Halle Houssein
- 15 Ylinn Tennebo
Brighton W
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 1 Chiamaka Nnadozie (G)
- 33 Charlize Rule (D)
- 3 Moeka Minami (D)
- 2 Manuela Vanegas (D)
- 19 Marisa Olislagers (D)
- 11 Kiko Seike (M)
- 8 Maisie Symonds (M)
- 10 Jelena Čanković (M)
- 6 Rosa Kafaji (M)
- 15 Nadine Noordam (F)
- 21 Madison Haley (F)
Substitutes
- 27 Rachel Mclauchlan
- 20 Olaug Tvedten
- 22 Carla Camacho
- 32 Sophie Baggaley
- 25 Hannah Poulter
- 18 Caitlin Hayes
- 44 Grace McEwen
- 29 Fuka Tsunoda
- 17 Rebecca Rayner
Timeline
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?' West Ham W Card · Yellow CardL. Wandeler
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6' West Ham W Card · Yellow CardK. Zelem
Foul
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37' Brighton W Card · Yellow CardM. Haley
Foul
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38' Brighton W Card · Yellow CardJ. Čanković
Argument
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40' Brighton W Goal · Normal GoalK. Seike · Assist: Moeka Minami
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60' Brighton W subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Rule · On: R. McLauchlan
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61' Brighton W subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Kafaji · On: Olaug Tvedten
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63' Brighton W Goal · Normal GoalManuela Vanegas · Assist: M. Haley
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64' West Ham W subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Siren · On: K. Gorry
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64' West Ham W subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Wandeler · On: F. Morgan
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72' Brighton W Card · Yellow CardOlaug Tvedten
Foul
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74' West Ham W Card · Yellow CardS. Martinez
Foul
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76' Brighton W Card · Yellow CardChiamaka Nnadozie
Time wasting
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78' Brighton W Card · Yellow CardNadine Noordam
Foul
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82' West Ham W Goal · Normal GoalF. Morgan · Assist: R. Ueki
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86' West Ham W Goal · Normal GoalS. Martinez
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90'+1 West Ham W Goal · Normal GoalV. Asseyi
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90' Brighton W subst · Substitution 3Off: Nadine Noordam · On: C. Camacho
Match Stats
| Stat | West Ham W | Brighton W |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 81% |
| Offsides | 0 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 8 |
| Corners | 4 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 437 | 505 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 4 |
| Possession | 47% | 53% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 342 | 408 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ West Ham W's goal by F. Morgan at the 82nd minute marked a turning point in the match, sparking a comeback
- ▸ S. Martinez's goal at the 86th minute tied the game and lifted West Ham W's morale, setting the stage for their eventual victory