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Women's FA Cup

31 May 2026

0 – 4

Full-time

Wembley Stadium

Manchester City Women

MCI

Shaw 38'

Greenwood 45'+6' football

Fujino 66' football

Miedema 87' football

Blog

Line-Ups

Stats

Timeline

88'

off

B. Rayner

M. Symonds

87'

0-4

Goal

V. Miedema

85'

off

L. Coombs

K. Shaw

80'

off

N. Noordam

F. Kirby

79'

off

R. McLauchlan

M. Olislagers

77'

off

M. Fowler

L. Hemp

77'

off

S. Lohmann

L. Brown

71'

off

M. Mpome

C. Rule

71'

off

R. Kafaji

K. Seike

66'

0-3

Goal

A. Fujino

61'

off

A. Fujino

K. Kerolin

61'

off

V. Miedema

G. Clinton

54'

YELLOW CARD

R. Knaak

45'+6'

0-2

Goal

A. Greenwood

38'

0-1

Goal

K. Shaw

Blog

90'+5'

Second Half ends

Second Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0, Manchester City Women 4.

90'+3'

Attempt missed. Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) header from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jelena Cankovic with a cross following a corner.

90'+2'

Corner

Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Alex Greenwood.

90'+2'

Attempt saved. Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Ayaka Yamashita (Manchester City Women). Assisted by Jelena Cankovic.

90'+1'

Attempt blocked. Vivianne Miedema (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mary Fowler.

90'

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

90'

Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

90'

Foul

Foul by Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).

88'

Substitution

Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Bex Rayner replaces Maisie Symonds.

87'

Goal

Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0, Manchester City Women 4. Vivianne Miedema (Manchester City Women) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kerstin Casparij with a cross.

85'

Substitution

Substitution, Manchester City Women. Laura Coombs replaces Khadija Shaw.

85'

Offside

Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Rosa Kafaji is caught offside.

84'

Attempt missed. Jade Rose (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Khadija Shaw following a corner.

83'

Corner

Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Rachel McLauchlan.

83'

Attempt saved. Aoba Fujino (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton and Hove Albion Women). Assisted by Alex Greenwood.

82'

Corner

Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Chiamaka Nnadozie.

82'

Attempt saved. Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner by Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton and Hove Albion Women). Assisted by Kerstin Casparij.

82'

Attempt blocked. Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Caitlin Hayes with a headed pass.

81'

Foul

Foul by Kerstin Casparij (Manchester City Women).

81'

Rosa Kafaji (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.

80'

Offside

Offside, Manchester City Women. Khadija Shaw is caught offside.

80'

Substitution

Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Nadine Noordam replaces Fran Kirby.

79'

Substitution

Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Rachel McLauchlan replaces Marisa Olislagers.

79'

Sydney Lohmann (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

79'

Foul

Foul by Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).

77'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

77'

Substitution

Substitution, Manchester City Women. Mary Fowler replaces Lauren Hemp.

77'

Substitution

Substitution, Manchester City Women. Sydney Lohmann replaces Laura Blindkilde Brown.

76'

Break in play

Delay in match for a drinks break.

74'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

73'

Break in play

Delay in match because of an injury Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).

71'

Substitution

Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Maelys Mpome replaces Charlie Rule.

71'

Substitution

Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Rosa Kafaji replaces Kiko Seike.

70'

Attempt missed. Manuela Vanegas (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Maisie Symonds with a cross.

66'

Goal

Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0, Manchester City Women 3. Aoba Fujino (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Khadija Shaw.

65'

Attempt missed. Rebecca Knaak (Manchester City Women) header from very close range is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Alex Greenwood with a cross following a corner.

64'

Corner

Corner, Manchester City Women. Conceded by Charlie Rule.

63'

Attempt saved. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Ayaka Yamashita (Manchester City Women). Assisted by Madison Haley.

61'

Substitution

Substitution, Manchester City Women. Aoba Fujino replaces Kerolin.

61'

Substitution

Substitution, Manchester City Women. Vivianne Miedema replaces Grace Clinton.

60'

Attempt blocked. Marisa Olislagers (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jelena Cankovic.

59'

Attempt saved. Grace Clinton (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton and Hove Albion Women). Assisted by Kerolin.

59'

Attempt missed. Grace Clinton (Manchester City Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Lauren Hemp with a cross.

58'

Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

58'

Foul

Foul by Charlie Rule (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).

54'

Yellow Card

Rebecca Knaak (Manchester City Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

53'

Foul

Foul by Rebecca Knaak (Manchester City Women).

53'

Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

51'

Foul

Foul by Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women).

51'

Charlie Rule (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

50'

Alex Greenwood (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

50'

Foul

Foul by Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).

50'

Foul

Foul by Kerolin (Manchester City Women).

50'

Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

47'

Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

47'

Foul

Foul by Charlie Rule (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).

45'

Second Half begins

Second Half begins Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0, Manchester City Women 2.

45'+8'

First Half ends

First Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0, Manchester City Women 2.

45'+6'

Goal

Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0, Manchester City Women 2. Alex Greenwood (Manchester City Women) from a free kick with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner.

45'+5'

Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

45'+5'

Foul

Foul by Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).

45'+1'

Foul

Foul by Alex Greenwood (Manchester City Women).

45'+1'

Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.

45'+1'

Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.

45'

Attempt saved. Manuela Vanegas (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Ayaka Yamashita (Manchester City Women). Assisted by Marisa Olislagers.

43'

Corner

Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Rebecca Knaak.

41'

Foul

Foul by Kerolin (Manchester City Women).

41'

Manuela Vanegas (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.

38'

Goal

Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0, Manchester City Women 1. Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) header from very close range to the top right corner. Assisted by Alex Greenwood with a cross.

35'

Attempt saved. Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton and Hove Albion Women). Assisted by Lauren Hemp.

35'

Attempt saved. Grace Clinton (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton and Hove Albion Women). Assisted by Khadija Shaw.

34'

Foul

Foul by Alex Greenwood (Manchester City Women).

34'

Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.

32'

Alex Greenwood (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

32'

Foul

Foul by Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).

27'

Foul

Foul by Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).

27'

Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

26'

Attempt blocked. Fran Kirby (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Madison Haley.

25'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

24'

Break in play

Delay in match for a drinks break.

23'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

23'

Break in play

Delay in match because of an injury Kerolin (Manchester City Women).

22'

Attempt missed. Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Marisa Olislagers.

19'

Attempt blocked. Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Marisa Olislagers.

17'

Foul

Foul by Kerolin (Manchester City Women).

17'

Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

17'

Attempt saved. Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton and Hove Albion Women). Assisted by Alex Greenwood.

17'

Laura Blindkilde Brown (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

17'

Foul

Foul by Marisa Olislagers (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).

16'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

13'

Break in play

Delay in match because of an injury Ayaka Yamashita (Manchester City Women).

13'

Attempt blocked. Marisa Olislagers (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.

Foul

Foul by Kerolin (Manchester City Women).

Manuela Vanegas (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul

Foul by Kerstin Casparij (Manchester City Women).

Marisa Olislagers (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Attempt blocked. Fran Kirby (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.

Manuela Vanegas (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul

Foul by Kerstin Casparij (Manchester City Women).

Kick-off

First Half begins.

Lineups announced

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Match News

Tuesday 2 June 2026

Gallery: Painting the capital blue and white A huge thank you to all the fans who travelled to Wembley on Sunday to support Dario and the team in the Women's FA Cup Final. Here are a selection of just some of the faces our club photographers captured on the day. You might be able to find yourself in the extensive picture gallery Seagullspics.com.

Dario Vidosic applauds the Albion fans at Wembley. 📷Paul Hazlewood

Sunday 31 May 2026

Vidosic: Lots to be proud of despite final loss Albion's head coach reflects on the 4-0 defeat at Wembley in the FA Cup final.

Sunday 31 May 2026

Gallery: Special FA Cup journey ends in heartbreak Albion were beaten 4-0 by the league champions Manchester City at Wembley in the FA Cup Final on Sunday afternoon. An impressive of 43,917 fans were at the home of English football to watch the match. Club photographers Paul Hazlewood, Simon Roe and Kyle Hemsley were in the capital to capture all the action.

Madison Haley is denied by City keeper Ayaka Yamashita during a dominant start to the game by Albion. 📷Paul Hazlewood

Sunday 31 May 2026

Albion 0 Manchester City 4: Defeat at Wembley in FA Cup final Albion on top until Shaw breaks the deadlock as Manchester City complete the double

As a Wembley veteran, Fran Kirby's experience will be important to Albion on Sunday. 📷Paul Hazlewood

Saturday 30 May 2026

Fran's message to her Wembley team-mates: 'Leave nothing out there' Kirby looking forward to another Wembley trip as Albion play in their first FA Cup final.

Carla Camacho is in her first season with Albion, having joined last summer from Real Madrid. 📷Paul Hazlewood

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Camacho hoping to help Albion make Wembley history Spanish striker would love to finish her first season at the club with an FA Cup winners' medal.

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Thursday 21 May 2026

Adobe Women's FA Cup Final: tickets on general sale! Here's all the ticket information you need if you're planning on joining us at Wembley Stadium.

Fran Kirby will bring plenty of Wembley experience when Albion take on Manchester City.

Thursday 21 May 2026

Fran Kirby eyes another trophy on her latest visit to Wembley The midfielder was named Player of the Year and is eyeing more success in the FA Cup final.