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Chelsea W vs Brighton W — live score & stats

Chelsea W against Brighton W in the FA WSL (England) on 18th March 2026. Both sides' Elo ratings and recent form, the lineups, the head-to-head record and the best prices on the match are all on this page, refreshing live through the game.

Live score, Elo ratings, form and every key stat from this FA WSL clash.

Full time2:1HT 2–1

Match Timeline

13'
Chelsea WA. Thompson⚽
Normal Goal → S. Baltimore
17'
Brighton WC. Camacho⚽
Normal Goal → N. Noordam
20'
Brighton WM. Vanegas🟨
Yellow Card
32'
Chelsea WS. Nusken🟨
Yellow Card
34'
Chelsea WW. Kaptein🟨
Yellow Card
39'
Chelsea WA. Potter⚽
Normal Goal → A. Thompson
46'
Brighton WC. Camacho🔄
Substitution 1 → R. Rayner
56'
Brighton WR. Rayner🟨
Yellow Card
57'
Chelsea WL. James🔄
Substitution 1 → K. Buchanan
65'
Chelsea WA. Thompson🔄
Substitution 2 → E. Cuthbert
67'
Brighton WN. Noordam🔄
Substitution 2 → R. Kafaji
67'
Brighton WM. Olislagers🔄
Substitution 3 → M. Mpome
72'
Chelsea WL. Bronze🟨
Yellow Card
80'
Brighton WM. Mpome🟨
Yellow Card
84'
Chelsea WW. Kaptein🔄
Substitution 3 → C. Sarwie
84'
Brighton WR. McLauchlan🔄
Substitution 4 → M. Auee
84'
Brighton WF. Kirby🔄
Substitution 5 → O. Tvedten

Form & key stats

Last 10 matches, all competitions

Chelsea WChelsea W

7W 1D 2L2.20 pts/game

Brighton WBrighton W

5W 0D 5L1.50 pts/game

Per game

Chelsea W at home vs Brighton W away

The stronger figure on each row is highlighted. Both teams to score is a shared stat, so neither side takes the highlight.

Elo ratings

Before the match · within FA WSL

Overall edge
+395Chelsea W
Venue edge
+427Chelsea W
Rating period
Match snapshot
Chelsea W versus Brighton W: long term Elo, before the match
Chelsea WChelsea WHomeRatingBrighton WBrighton WAway
Strength
1,856Overall1,461
1,834Match venue1,407
1,834At home1,478
1,766Away1,407
Attack & defence
1,652Attack1,486
1,751Defence1,485
1,657Home attack1,503
1,679Away attack1,424
1,715Home defence1,467
1,738Away defence1,465
Match profile
2,008Goal environment1,762
1,768Home goals1,652
1,740Away goals1,610
1,500Possession1,500
Specialist ratings
1,500Set-piece attack1,500
1,500Set-piece defence1,500
1,684Close games1,449
1,891Winning margin1,476

The venue row sets Chelsea W at home against Brighton W on the road, which is the most telling comparison for this exact game. The higher number on each row is highlighted.

Match profile rows describe how the game is likely to flow, not who is stronger. A high goal environment points to an open, high-scoring contest; possession shows who tends to keep the ball.

Starting XIs

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