Brighton W vs Arsenal W: FA WSL Match Preview

Match Context
Brighton W host Arsenal W at The Broadfield Stadium in Crawley on 2026-05-06, with kick-off at 18:45 UTC. The clash comes in the FA WSL Regular Season - 16, where Brighton W sit 6th on 25 points (goal difference 0), while Arsenal W are 3rd on 41 points with a goal difference of 33 and pushing for Champions League Qualification.

Brighton W Availability

There are currently no confirmed absences listed for Brighton W. No players are reported as doubtful or sidelined through injury or suspension. Key contributors such as K. Seike and M. Haley are expected to be available, preserving Brighton W’s main creative and goalscoring outlets.

Arsenal W Availability

Arsenal W also have no registered injuries or suspensions ahead of this fixture. No squad members are flagged as doubtful or sidelined. Crucially, leading attacking figures A. Russo and S. Blackstenius are available, along with creative support from O. Smith and C. Kelly.

Impact Summary

With no confirmed absentees on either side, both managers can call on their full attacking arsenals. Arsenal W retain a potent forward line led by A. Russo (6 league goals) and S. Blackstenius (5), supplemented by multiple players on 4 goals and strong assist numbers from S. Holmberg and others. Brighton W keep their own key threats in K. Seike (4 goals, 1 assist) and M. Haley (3 assists), ensuring their usual attacking structure remains intact for this encounter.