The big picture

Manchester United come in 5th on the ladder with 15 points; Brighton & Hove Albion are 7th on 11. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.

Manchester United are 3–2–3 in Women's Super League 2026-27, averaging 1.1 goals for and 1.4 against.

Brighton & Hove Albion are 3–3–2 in Women's Super League 2026-27, averaging 1.9 goals for and 1.4 against.

Form

Manchester United have won three of their last five and most recently drew with Everton 0–0.

Brighton & Hove Albion have won three of their last five and most recently beat Crystal Palace 2–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 14 times on our records since 2019: Manchester United 9, Brighton & Hove Albion 1, 4 drawn.

Last time out (2025-26), it was a draw 1–1 at Leigh Sports Village.

Biggest margin between these two: Manchester United by 4 goals in 2022-23 (4–0).

Players to watch

For Manchester United, watch Julia Zigiotti Olme (0.4 goals a game in 2026-27) and Andrea Medina (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

For Brighton & Hove Albion, watch Kiko Seike (0.6 goals a game in 2026-27) and Gabby George (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27).

At Leigh Sports Village

Manchester United have won 7 of their last 14 at Leigh Sports Village.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Manchester United have the edge.