Brighton & Hove Albion women will square off against Leicester City women in the Women’s League Cup on Sunday, November 24. Brighton had been enjoying a successful campaign and are currently placed third in the Women’s Super League standings, while Leicester are in 10th place.
Brighton & Hove Albion W vs Leicester City W: Match Preview
Brighton have won five, lost two, drawn one, and earned 16 points from their first eight matches in the WSL. Their most recent victory came against West Ham United women, where they secured a hard-fought 3-2 win, courtesy of goals from Rachel McLauchlan (29′), Kiko Seike (60′), and Fran Kirby (82′). The hosts will be looking to build on this momentum as they prepare to face off against Leicester City.
Leicester, on the other hand, have secured just one win, five defeats and two draws in their first eight matches. Their sole victory came against Everton in the WSL. Following that win, they have suffered defeats to Brighton (1-0), West Ham (1-0), and Manchester United (2-0), respectively.
Brighton & Hove Albion W vs Leicester City W: Head-to-Head
Brighton & Hove Albion and Leicester City have faced each other seven times so far in Women’s Super League. Both teams are tied, winning three matches each while one ended in a draw. In Brighton’s last five games, they clinched three, while Leicester have only managed one victory.
Date | Match | Competition |
03/11/2024 | Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 Leicester City | WSL |
24/03/2024 | Leicester City 2-3 Brighton Hove Albion | WSL |
10/12/2023 | Brighton & Hove Albion 2-2 Leicester City | WSL |
27/05/2023 | Brighton & Hove Albion 0-1 Leicester City | WSL |
15/01/2023 | Leicester City 3-0 Brighton Hove Albion | WSL |
Brighton & Hove Albion W vs Leicester City W: Team News and Predicted lineups
At the moment, no updates have been issued regarding the lineups for the match between Brighton & Hove Albion women and Leicester CIty women. Both the sides are expected to bring the same lineup which played in their previous WSL match.
Brighton & Hove Albion W Predicted Lineup
Sophie Baggaley, Guro Bergsvand, Maisie Symonds, Marisa Olislagers, Poppy Pattinson, Rachel McLauchlan, Vicky Losada, Madison Haley, Kiko Seike, Fran Kirby, Nikita Parris
Leicester City W Predicted Lineup
Janina Leitzig, Sari Kees, Sophie Howard, Courtney Nevin, C.J. Bott, Yuka Momiki, Ruby Mace, Janice Cayman, Saori Takarada, Hannah Cain, Shana Chossenotte
Brighton & Hove Albion W vs Leicester City W: Match Prediction
Hosts, Brighton & Hove Albion are the favourites heading into the upcoming Women’s League Cup match. They are in fine form, having secured remarkable victories in the ongoing Women’s Super League. Meanwhile, Leicester City have struggled in this season and Brighton’s superior form and home advantage, victors could find themselves in trouble
Brighton & Hove Albion W and Leicester City W Predicted Result: 2-1 Brighton win