Brighton, UK — This Saturday, April 19, 2025, Brighton & Hove Albion Women go face-to-face with Liverpool Women at The People’s Pension Stadium, fighting for vital points in the Women’s Super League. Both teams enter the clash with just a point separating them on the league table, heightening the stakes for this must-win match.
The Seagulls, currently in seventh place, are eager to achieve their first top-half finish since the 2020-21 season, where they ended sixth. After starting strong with six wins in their first eight matches, they’ve only managed one victory from their last ten league outings, gathering three draws and suffering six losses.
Despite this, Brighton found a sliver of hope with a recent 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. However, they’ve since stumbled, falling 3-2 to Leicester and losing 2-1 to Manchester City, highlighting the need to regain form at home, having not won at the Amex in four outings (D3, L1) since their last victory against West Ham in November.
“We must focus and get back on track,” said Brighton’s head coach. “Every match counts, especially now that Liverpool is in the mix. We can’t afford to drop points.”
Liverpool, on the other hand, are licking their wounds after a heart-wrenching FA Cup semi-final loss to Chelsea, a match where they led until the last minute. Interim coach is now under pressure as her squad has maintained a shaky form, with three consecutive losses after a strong start to her tenure.
“The girls are feeling the pressure, but we are united,” the interim coach remarked. “We’ve had success against Brighton before, and this time, we need to channel that energy.”
In league play, Liverpool has struggled on the road, losing five of their last six away matches, including a 4-0 defeat to Arsenal. However, history favors the Reds; they have triumphed in their last four meetings against Brighton, which could prove an inspiring stat as they approach this fixture.
In terms of squad news, Brighton is closely monitoring the fitness of players like forward, who had to exit early in their match against Man City. Liverpool’s camp isn’t much better off, as several key players remain sidelined, including who cannot participate due to a recent ACL injury.
For Brighton, key player Parris, who scored five goals this term, remains a significant threat up front, while Liverpool will rely on their star players like Haug and Kiernan to make an impact on the pitch.
Expectations run high as both teams get ready for arguably one of the most critical games of this year’s league. Fans are buzzing with anticipation. “It go be a show of skill and strategy,” a local fan mentioned. “Winner go take all, and both teams wan prove say dem fit.”
The match kicks off at 12:30 PM UK time, and both teams know that every point matters as they aim to climb the WSL standings.
