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Brighton Women’s player ratings, analysis and reaction as Seagulls fight back but fall short in 3-2 defeat to Manchester City
18.10.26, 21:04 Updated 19.10.26, 12:09 6 Minute Read
Brighton Women suffered a 3-2 defeat to Manchester City at the Joie Stadium on Sunday, despite fighting back from three goals down against the Women’s Super League champions.
The Seagulls made the hosts work until the end for their three points, but ultimately, City’s early attacking impetus proved decisive.
The Cityzens certainly started brightly in Manchester, with winger Lauren Hemp repeatedly causing problems for Brighton right-back Marit Auée, who was making her first league start of the season.
Hemp, 26, got beyond the Dutchwoman in the fifth minute and, possibly from an offside position, played the ball across goal for prolific striker Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw to volley home.
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Annabel is our women’s football reporter, regularly travelling across the country to provide members with the latest on Arturo Ruiz’s side. Her work combines on-the-pulse reporting with sharp analysis, while she also features on BBC Sussex and Track Radio.