Brighton & Hove Albion will face Manchester United this weekend in a Women’s Super League (WSL) clash at the AMEX Stadium on Saturday, October 19th, with a 12:30 BST kick-off. Brighton, under head coach Dario Vidošić, has had a strong start to the season, sitting fourth in the league with 9 points from 4 matches. Manchester United, managed by Marc Skinner, is also unbeaten this season, making this an exciting top-of-the-table encounter.
### Team News:
**Brighton & Hove Albion:**
– Jelena Čanković will miss the match due to a hamstring injury sustained in the previous game against Crystal Palace, though head coach Vidošić is hopeful she will recover soon.
– Vidošić is optimistic about the match, noting that a victory would propel Brighton to the top of the WSL standings.
**Predicted Starting XI for Brighton:**
– 32 Sophie Baggaley (GK)
– 16 Jorelyn Carabalí
– 5 Guro Bergsvand
– 2 Maria Thorisdottir
– 3 Poppy Pattinson
– 19 Marisa Olislagers
– 6 Vicky Losada
– 14 Fran Kirby
– 11 Kiko Seike
– 8 Pauline Bremer
– 20 Bruna Vilamala
**Manchester United:**
– Marc Skinner highlighted the importance of striker Elisabeth Terland, who has impressed so far this season. He is excited about the challenge against Brighton, acknowledging their experienced players.
**Predicted Starting XI for Manchester United:**
– 19 Phallon Tullis-Joyce (GK)
– 15 Celin Bizet Ildhusøy
– 4 Maya Le Tissier
– 21 Millie Turner
– 3 Gabrielle George
– 17 Dominique Janssen
– 16 Lisa Naalsund
– 8 Grace Clinton
– 7 Ella Toone
– 11 Leah Galton
– 19 Elisabeth Terland
### Match Statistics:
– Manchester United remains unbeaten this season.
– Brighton has struggled to keep a clean sheet, going 8 matches without one.
– Both teams tend to score over 2.5 goals in their games, and this match is expected to be a high-scoring affair.
### Where to Watch:
– The match will be broadcast live on the Barclays Women’s Super League YouTube channel, starting at 12:30 BST.
### Last Meeting:
– Brighton and Manchester United last met on March 9, 2024, in the Women’s FA Cup, where Manchester United won 4-0 with goals from Turner, García, Naalsund, and Parris (who now plays for Brighton).
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