Brighton & Hove Albion delivered a stunning blow to Manchester City, who now trail Chelsea by six points at the top of the Women’s Super League.
In a surprising turn of events, Lee Geum-min, a former Manchester City player, scored the decisive goal, exacerbating City’s struggles with their second consecutive loss in the league.
Manchester City’s aspirations of clinching the title took another hit, having already lost eight points in their first six matches.
The game’s pivotal moment came in the 81st minute when Lee, assisted by ex-City teammate Pauline Bremer, outmaneuvered goalkeeper Khiara Keating to score at the far post.
Despite dominating the match and amassing 35 shots, including two that struck the woodwork, City couldn’t capitalize on their superiority, ultimately paying the price for their missed opportunities.
This defeat marks a historic low for Manchester City, as it is their first loss against Brighton, tarnishing their previously near-flawless record in their eight encounters.
Brighton’s goalkeeper, Sophie Baggaley, played a crucial role, making several key saves to keep her team in contention before they clinched a dramatic late win.
Brighton’s victory was hard-fought, with only three of their six shots on target, echoing their recent surprise performance where they held Manchester United to a 2-2 draw.
Manchester City’s woes were compounded by their previous loss to Arsenal.
Further details and updates are expected to follow.
Match Overview: Manchester City vs. Brighton
Match Stats:
- Possession: Man City (66%) – Brighton (34%)
- Shots: Man City (35) – Brighton (6)
- Shots on Target: Man City (13) – Brighton (3)
- Corners: Man City (11) – Brighton (1)
- Fouls: Man City (5) – Brighton (9)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Manchester City Brighton Defeat
Who scored the winning goal for Brighton against Manchester City?
Lee Geum-min scored the decisive goal in Brighton’s 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the Women’s Super League.
How many points is Manchester City behind the league leaders Chelsea?
Manchester City is now six points behind Chelsea, who are the leaders of the Women’s Super League.
Has Manchester City ever lost to Brighton before this match?
No, this was Manchester City’s first defeat against Brighton in their history of encounters in the Women’s Super League.
How many shots did Manchester City have in the game against Brighton?
Manchester City had a total of 35 shots in the match against Brighton, yet failed to score.
Who assisted Lee Geum-min in scoring the goal against Manchester City?
Pauline Bremer, a former Manchester City player, assisted Lee Geum-min in scoring the goal against Manchester City.
More about Manchester City Brighton Defeat
- Manchester City Women’s Team
- Brighton & Hove Albion Women’s Team
- Women’s Super League
- Match Statistics: Man City vs Brighton
- Player Profile: Lee Geum-min
- Player Profile: Pauline Bremer
- Previous Matches: Manchester City vs Brighton History
