Brighton & Hove Albion Women secured a commanding 3-0 victory over West Ham United Women on Saturday 24 October, ending a run of three consecutive defeats. Goals from M. Symonds, Francesca Kirby and Kiko Seike delivered a vital three points in the Women's Super League. This result halted a poor recent run of one win and four defeats from their last five matches.
Symonds opened the scoring in the 29th minute, giving the hosts a lead they would not relinquish. Kirby doubled the advantage in the 63rd minute before Seike completed the scoring just three minutes later, assisted by Emilie Marie Joramo. The result was a welcome turnaround after a difficult period that included a 3-2 loss to Manchester City in their previous outing on 18 October, where goals from O. Garcia and C. Hayes had briefly brought Brighton back into the contest.
Dominant Display
Brighton controlled the contest from the outset, enjoying 60 percent of possession. They registered nine shots, with four on target, and won eight corners while restricting West Ham's opportunities. The defensive solidity was matched by clinical finishing, with all three goals coming from inside the box.
Squad Rotation
The changes allowed fresh legs to maintain the high tempo that West Ham struggled to match. The visitors also made eight changes of their own but could not find a way past a resolute Brighton defence.
This win provides a significant morale boost ahead of a busy schedule. Brighton's recent form had shown just one win in their last five matches, a sequence that included losses to Tottenham Hotspur and London City Lionesses. The team now looks forward to their next challenge, an away fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the League Cup on Wednesday 28 October. Seike's goal was her third of the season in six appearances, confirming her status as the team's top scorer. Fans can view the updated standings and the full fixtures list on the club's official pages.
