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, in FA WSL Regular Season - 16. Brighton W arrive sixth in the table on 25 points with a goal difference of 0, while Arsenal W sit third on 41 points with a goal difference of 33 and a Champions League Qualification spot.

Brighton W Availability

There are currently no confirmed absentees listed for Brighton W. No players are reported as injured, doubtful, or suspended. Key attacking contributors such as K. Seike (4 league goals, 1 assist) and M. Haley (2 goals, 3 assists) are expected to be available to lead the hosts’ forward threat.

Arsenal W Availability

Arsenal W also have no registered injuries or suspensions ahead of this fixture. All senior squad members are expected to be in contention. Crucially, top scorers A. Russo (6 goals, 2 assists) and S. Blackstenius (5 goals, 2 assists) are available, as are creative influences like O. Smith (4 goals, 2 assists) and high-assist defender S. Holmberg (4 assists, 2 goals).

Impact Summary

With no sidelined players reported on either side, both managers should have full attacking arsenals. Arsenal W retain the league’s most potent edge here through Russo and Blackstenius, while Brighton W rely heavily on the combined output of Seike and Haley to keep pace against a high-scoring opponent.