2023–24_Brighton_&_Hove_Albion_W.F.C._season

2023–24 Brighton & Hove Albion W.F.C. season

2023–24 Brighton & Hove Albion W.F.C. season

Brighton & Hove Albion 2023–24 football season


The 2023–24 Brighton & Hove Albion W.F.C. season will be the club's 33rd season in existence and their sixth in the Women's Super League, the highest level of the football pyramid. Along with competing in the WSL, the club will compete in two domestic cup competitions: the FA Cup and the League Cup.

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Squad

As of 27 January 2024[1]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Brighton players at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

Five Brighton players received international call-ups to play at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.[2]

Preseason

30 August 2023 Friendly Sporting de Huelva Spain 1–2 Brighton & Hove Albion Huelva
  • Ballesté (pen.)
Report Stadium: Ciudad Deportiva del Recreativo de Huelva
2 September 2023 Friendly Sevilla Spain 0–1 Brighton & Hove Albion Seville
Report Stadium: Estadio Jesús Navas
10 September 2023 Friendly Brighton & Hove Albion 0–0 Tottenham Hotspur Lancing
Report Stadium: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre

Competitions

Women's Super League

Results summary

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Last updated: 28 April 2024.
Source: FA WSL

Results by matchday

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Source: FA WSL
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Results

1 October 2023 1 Everton 1–2 Brighton & Hove Albion Liverpool
13:00 BST Report
Stadium: Walton Hall Park
Attendance: 1,295
Referee: Kirsty Dowle
8 October 2023 2 Brighton & Hove Albion 0–2 West Ham United Crawley
12:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Broadfield Stadium
Attendance: 1,126
Referee: Amy Fearn
15 October 2023 3 Brighton & Hove Albion 1–3 Tottenham Hotspur Falmer
16:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Falmer Stadium
Attendance: 6,951
Referee: Kirsty Dowle
22 October 2023 4 Chelsea 4–2 Brighton & Hove Albion Kingston upon Thames
12:30 BST
Report
Stadium: Kingsmeadow
Attendance: 3,647
Referee: Stacey Fullicks
5 November 2023 5 Brighton & Hove Albion 2–2 Manchester United Crawley
18:45 GMT Report
Stadium: Broadfield Stadium
Attendance: 3,444
Referee: Elizabeth Simms
12 November 2023 6 Manchester City 0–1 Brighton & Hove Albion Manchester
13:00 GMT Report
Stadium: Academy Stadium
Attendance: 2,885
Referee: Stacey Pearson
19 November 2023 7 Brighton & Hove Albion 0–3 Arsenal Crawley
14:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Broadfield Stadium
Attendance: 4,921
Referee: Tim Robinson
26 November 2023 8 Liverpool 4–0 Brighton & Hove Albion Birkenhead
14:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Prenton Park
Attendance: 1,344
Referee: Adewunmi Soneye
10 December 2023 9 Brighton & Hove Albion 2–2 Leicester City Crawley
14:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Broadfield Stadium
Attendance: 1,954
Referee: Melissa Burgin
17 December 2023 10 Aston Villa 1–0 Brighton & Hove Albion Walsall
18:45 GMT
Report
Stadium: Bescot Stadium
Attendance: 1,784
Referee: Emily Heaslip
21 January 2024 11 Brighton & Hove Albion 3–2 Bristol City Crawley
14:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Broadfield Stadium
Attendance: 2,049
Referee: Lisa Benn
27 January 2024 12 Brighton & Hove Albion 0–3 Chelsea Crawley
17:30 GMT Report
Stadium: Broadfield Stadium
Attendance: 4,549
Referee: Amy Fearn
4 February 2024 13 Manchester United 2–0 Brighton & Hove Albion Leigh
12:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Leigh Sports Village
Attendance: 4,060
Referee: Megan Wilson
18 February 2024 14 Brighton & Hove Albion 0–1 Liverpool Crawley
12:00 GMT Report
Stadium: Broadfield Stadium
Attendance: 2,959
Referee: Amy Fearn/Emily Heaslip
3 March 2024 15 Bristol City 3–7 Brighton & Hove Albion Bristol
14:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Ashton Gate
Attendance: 3,648
Referee: Adewunmi Soneye
17 March 2024 16 Brighton & Hove Albion 1–4 Manchester City Crawley
12:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Broadfield Stadium
Attendance: 3,490
Referee: Megan Wilson
24 March 2024 17 Leicester City 2–3 Brighton & Hove Albion Leicester
15:00 GMT Report
Stadium: King Power Stadium
Attendance: 2,714
Referee: Cheryl Foster
31 March 2024 18 West Ham United 0–0 Brighton & Hove Albion Dagenham
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Victoria Road
Attendance: 1,769
Referee: Kirsty Dowle
19 April 2024 19 Brighton & Hove Albion 1–2 Everton Falmer
19:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Falmer Stadium
Attendance: 4,967
Referee: Kirsty Dowle
28 April 2024 20 Tottenham Hotspur 1–1 Brighton & Hove Albion Leyton
14:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Brisbane Road
Referee: Melissa Burgin
5 May 2024 21 Brighton & Hove Albion v Aston Villa Crawley
13:00 BST Stadium: Broadfield Stadium
18 May 2024 22 Arsenal v Brighton & Hove Albion Borehamwood
15:00 BST Stadium: Meadow Park

League table

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Updated to match(es) played on 28 April 2024. Source: Women's Super League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored.

FA Cup

As a member of the Women's Super League Brighton & Hove Albion enter the FA Cup in the fourth round.

14 January 2024 Fourth round Luton Town 0–6 Brighton & Hove Albion Barton-le-Clay
13:00 GMT Report
Stadium: Sharpenhoe Road
Attendance: 1,235
Referee: Ruby Sykes
11 February 2024 Fifth round Wolverhampton Wanderers 1–4 Brighton & Hove Albion Telford
13:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: New Bucks Head
Attendance: 1,812
Referee: Phoebe Cross
9 March 2024 Quarter-finals Brighton & Hove Albion 0–4 Manchester United Crawley
17:15 GMT
Report
Stadium: Broadfield Stadium
Attendance: 3,701
Referee: Lisa Benn

League Cup

Group stage

11 October 2023 Group stage Birmingham City 0–3 Brighton & Hove Albion Birmingham
19:00 BST Report
Stadium: St Andrew's
Attendance: 588
Referee: Phoebe Cross
22 November 2023 Group stage Brighton & Hove Albion 3–1 West Ham United Crawley
19:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Broadfield Stadium
Attendance: 845
Referee: Amy Fearn
24 January 2024 Group stage Charlton Athletic 1–2 Brighton & Hove Albion Crayford
19:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: The Oakwood
Attendance: 365
Referee: Grace Lowe

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Source: FA Women's League Cup
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of wins; 5) Head-to-head record
(Q) Qualified to the phase indicated

Knock-out Stage

7 February 2024 Quarter-final Brighton & Hove Albion 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(0–2 p)
Aston Villa Crawley
19:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Broadfield Stadium
Attendance: 1,050
Referee: Lauren Impey
Penalties

Squad statistics

Appearances

As of 28 April 2024

Starting appearances are listed first, followed by substitute appearances after the + symbol where applicable.

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Note

    Mackenzie Hawkesby rejoined Australian A-League Women club Sydney FC on 29 December 2023.[3]

    Katie Startup joined Manchester City on 14 April on loan until the end of the season.[4]

    Goalscorers

    As of 28 April 2024

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    Transfers

    In

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    Loans in

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    1. Evrard returned to Chelsea on 9 January to continue her recovery from a long-term hamstring injury.
    2. Smith was recalled by Gotham FC on 8 March.

    Out

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    Loans out

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    1. On 8 January, Ferguson was recalled from her loan at Blackburn Rovers.

    References

    1. "FIFA Women's World Cup information pack". Brighton & Hove Albion. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
    2. "Mackenzie Hawkesby rejoins Sydney". www.brightonandhovealbion.com. 29 December 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
    3. "Katie Startup joins City on short-term loan". Brighton & Hove Albion. 14 April 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
    4. "Pauline Bremer signs for Albion". Brighton & Hove Albion. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
    5. "Vicky Losada signs for Albion". Brighton & Hove Albion. 16 July 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
    6. Pentland, Daniel (17 July 2023). "Attacking midfielder Haley joins Brighton & Hove Albion". FAWSL Full-Time. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
    7. "Mackenzie Hawkesby joins Albion from Sydney FC". 21 July 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
    8. "Albion sign Charlize Rule from Sydney FC". 26 July 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
    9. "Thorisdóttir signs for Albion from Manchester United". 30 August 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
    10. "Maria Thorisdottir departs United Women". ManUtd.com. Manchester United. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
    11. "Li Mengwen joins Albion". 1 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
    12. "Pinto signs for Albion". 6 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
    13. "Jorelyn Carabali signs for Albion". 13 September 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
    14. "Baggaley signs for Albion". 14 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
    15. "Melina Loeck signs for Albion". 22 January 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
    16. "Nicky Evrard joins Albion on loan from Chelsea". www.brightonandhovealbion.com. 14 September 2023.
    17. "Evrard returns to Chelsea". www.brightonandhovealbion.com. 9 January 2024.
    18. "Smith joins Albion on loan". www.brightonandhovealbion.com. 1 February 2024.
    19. "Smith recalled by Gotham FC". www.brightonandhovealbion.com. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
    20. "Connolly is a Robin". Bristol City FC. 24 August 2023.
    21. "Stott to join Melbourne City" (Press release). Brighton & Hove Albion. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
    22. "Brianna Visalli joins AGF Aarhus" (Press release). Brighton & Hove Albion. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
    23. "Zoe Morse retires from football". www.brightonandhovealbion.com.
    24. "Yeeun Park joins Hearts". www.heartsfc.co.uk.
    25. "Lydia Williams joins Melbourne Victory". www.matildas.com.au. 16 September 2023.
    26. "Chelsea Ferguson joins Blackburn Rovers on loan". Brighton & Hove Albion. 8 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
    27. "Ferguson recalled from Blackburn Rovers". Brighton & Hove Albion. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
    28. "Lulu Jarvis joins Reading on loan". Brighton & Hove Albion. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
    29. "Ferguson joins Lewes on loan". Brighton & Hove Albion. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
    30. "Erhabor joins Hibernian on loan". Brighton & Hove Albion. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.

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