Sports Mole previews Saturday’s Women’s Super League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion Women and Manchester United Women, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Manchester United Women will travel to Broadfield Stadium for Saturday’s Women’s Super League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion Women.
Brighton are currently sitting in fourth place in the WSL table, while the visitors are in third position due to their small goal-difference advantage.
Match preview
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Brighton have made an impressive start to the 2024-25 season, having won four of their five matches in all competitions.
They kicked off the campaign with a 4-0 home win over Everton, before they fell to a narrow defeat in their away clash with Manchester City.
However, they quickly got back on track with a commanding away win in their Women’s League Cup clash against Birmingham City.
The Seagulls went on to record a 4-2 league win over Aston Villa, before claiming a 1-0 victory in last Sunday’s away clash with rivals Crystal Palace thanks to Bruna Vilamala’s first WSL goal.
After winning their last two league games, Brighton now have the chance to win three consecutive WSL matches since October/November 2021.
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Man United have recorded four consecutive wins without conceding to make a flawless start to the new season.
The Red Devils swept past West Ham United in their WSL opener, before Grace Clinton scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 win over Everton.
After beating Liverpool in the Women’s League Cup, Man United went on to clinch a commanding 3-0 victory in last Sunday’s home WSL meeting.
Summer signing Elisabeth Terland scored her first two Man United goals to give her side a two-goal cushion at the break, before Maya Le Tissier netted a second-half penalty to wrap up another successful outing.
As a result, Man United are currently sitting in third place and just one point adrift of leaders Manchester City, who have played a game more.
The Red Devils will fancy their chances of maintaining their impressive start to the season, having won seven of their last eight matches, including a 4-0 win in their most recent encounter in March’s Women’s FA Cup clash.
Brighton & Hove Albion Women Women’s Super League form:
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Team News
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The Seagulls are expected to be without the injured trio of Dejana Stefanovic, Bex Rayner and Charlize Rule.
Brighton will have to assess former Chelsea midfielder Jelena Cankovic, who was forced off in the first half against Palace.
Wing-back Poppy Pattinson could return to Dario Vidosic‘s lineup after serving a one-match suspension.
As for the visitors, they are still unable to call upon Anna Sandberg and Evie Rabjohn due to knee injuries.
Melvine Malard remains sidelined with a hamstring strain, while Jayde Riviere and Geyse will have to be assessed after they sat out the win over Tottenham.
After opening her Man United account, Terland will look to add to her tally when she leads the line against the club she left in the summer.
Brighton & Hove Albion Women possible starting lineup:
Baggaley; Thorisdottir, Bergsvand, Carabali; Kirby, Losada, Olislagers, Pattinson; Vilamala, Bremer, Parris
Manchester United Women possible starting lineup:
Tullis-Joyce; Janssen, Le Tissier, Turner, George; Clinton, Naalsund; Bizet, Toone, Galton; Terland
We say: Brighton & Hove Albion Women 0-2 Manchester United Women
Brighton have kicked off the season in impressive form, but they now preparing to face a Man United side that are yet to concede this season.
We think the Red Devils will produce another strong defensive performance to lay the foundations for a victorious outing at the Broadfield Stadium.
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