Brighton W vs Arsenal W Preview: FA WSL Clash in 2026

The FA WSL clash between Brighton W and Arsenal W is scheduled for 2026 at The Broadfield Stadium in Crawley. The league table shows Brighton W in 6th place on 25 points with a goal difference of 0 after 20 matches, while Arsenal W sit 3rd on 41 points with a goal difference of 33 from 18 games, firmly in the Champions League Qualification places. This is a regular league fixture, not a 1/8 final.

Brighton W Availability

There are currently no confirmed injuries or suspensions reported for Brighton W, and no players are listed as doubtful. With a full squad named in the season data and no absentees flagged, all key contributors, including creator Madison Haley, are expected to be available.

Arsenal W Availability

Arsenal W also report no players as injured, suspended, or doubtful in the available data. Crucially, leading attacking figures Alessia Russo and Stina Blackstenius are both listed as active with no injury status, and are therefore expected to be available.

Impact Summary

With no sidelined players indicated for either side, neither Brighton W nor Arsenal W appear to lose any attacking output for this fixture. Arsenal W retain the full firepower of Russo (6 league goals, 2 assists) and Blackstenius (5 goals, 2 assists), while Brighton W can rely on the influence of K. Seike and Haley in the final third.