Brighton & Hove Albion Women face Manchester City Women in the 2026 Women's FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. The match kicked off at 3pm BST on Sunday, 31 May 2026. Manchester City leads 2-0 at halftime, with goals from Khadija Shaw and Alex Greenwood.
First Half Highlights
Brighton started strongly, dominating possession and creating several chances. Fran Kirby had a big opportunity in the 27th minute but was denied by goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita. However, Manchester City struck first in the 38th minute when Khadija Shaw scored a looping header from a precise cross by Alex Greenwood, capitalizing on a goalkeeping error. In first-half stoppage time (45+6), Alex Greenwood curled a free-kick into the bottom-right corner to double City's lead, leaving Brighton trailing 2-0 at the break.
Team News
Brighton fielded the same XI that beat City 3-2 in the WSL last month: Nnadozie; Rule, Hayes, Minami, Vanegas; Seike, Symonds, Cankovic, Olislagers; Kirby; Haley. Manchester City made one change, with Grace Clinton replacing Aoba Fujino: Yamashita; Casaparij, Rose, Knaak, Greenwood; Blindkilde Brown, Hasegawa; Kerolin, Clinton, Hemp; Shaw.
Second Half Underway
Brighton began the second half positively, but City's two-goal cushion and solid defense have kept them in control. The match remains tense as Brighton seeks to replicate their comeback from the semi-final against Liverpool.
Key Moments
- 12 min: Greenwood cleared off the line after a collision involving Yamashita.
- 27 min: Kirby's chance saved by Yamashita.
- 38 min: Shaw scores for City.
- 45+6 min: Greenwood scores from a free-kick.
- Half time: Brighton 0-2 Manchester City.
Stay tuned for more updates as the second half progresses. Can Brighton mount a comeback, or will City secure the double?
