Brighton & Hove Albion Women face Tottenham Hotspur Women in the WSL Cup group stage on Wednesday evening at The Broadfield Stadium. The 18:45 kick-off offers a chance for the Seagulls to reset after a difficult recent run in the Women's Super League.
Recent form
Brighton's form has been mixed, with their last five results showing one win, two draws and two defeats. They head into this cup tie on the back of two consecutive league losses, the most recent a 2-0 defeat away to London City Lionesses last Thursday. Before that, they secured a convincing 4-0 home victory over Charlton Athletic. Tottenham, in contrast, have won three of their last five league games, including a 4-0 thrashing of Aston Villa last Friday. Brighton's manager, Mikey Harris, has emphasized the need for a reaction, stating the team must show more intensity and aggression from the start, particularly in their pressing game, which was lacking in the loss to London City.
Cup context
This fixture carries significant weight for both sides' progression hopes in the competition. Brighton currently sit second in their WSL Cup group with three points, while Tottenham are ninth with just one point. A positive result at home would strengthen Brighton's position significantly ahead of the final group matches. The Seagulls' primary objective for this cup campaign is to advance from the group stage, a goal that hinges on securing a result in this match. Tottenham, despite their lowly group position, will view this as an opportunity to kickstart their cup run and build momentum.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings between the clubs have been tight. Tottenham won the last encounter 2-1 in the WSL back in May, but Brighton secured a 1-0 victory in March 2025. The overall pattern suggests a closely contested match is likely at The Broadfield Stadium. Historically, matches at this venue have been low-scoring affairs, with the last three meetings there producing a total of only four goals.
Team news and tactics
Both teams fielded strong lineups in their most recent outings. Brighton used a 5-4-1 formation against London City, a system designed for defensive solidity but which struggled to create chances. Tottenham deployed a 4-2-3-1 shape against Villa, which proved highly effective in their dominant victory. Brighton will be looking to players like O. Tvedten, who scored twice in the win over Charlton, to provide a cutting edge against a Spurs side that has kept two clean sheets in its last three games. Key midfielder Maisie Symonds is a doubt for Brighton after missing the last match through injury, while Tottenham are expected to be at full strength. The match is the next fixture on the calendar, with the full fixtures schedule available online. A detailed match preview and team sheet will be published closer to kick-off.
