West Ham United Women travel to face Brighton & Hove Albion in a Women's Super League fixture at The Broadfield Stadium on Saturday. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:15pm local time in the seventh round of the regular season.
The Hammers head south with momentum from a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace last weekend. Kelly Gago scored the only goal in the 30th minute, assisted by Oona Siren, to secure the points. That win extended West Ham's current run to two consecutive victories, following a 3-1 triumph over Southampton.
Recent Form
Recent form shows two wins, one draw, and two losses. This sequence, reading as two wins followed by two losses and a draw, highlights the team's search for consistency. Striker Asseyi has been a bright spot, leading the team's scoring charts with three goals from her six appearances so far this season.
The starting lineup against Crystal Palace featured C. Picaud in goal, with a defensive line of N. Riesen, Laia Codina, E. Cascarino, and I. Belloumou. The midfield was anchored by S. Kumagai and K. Zelem, supporting attackers S. Piubel, O. Siren, V. Asseyi, and K. Gago.
Brighton's Challenge
Brighton presents a significant challenge, capable of high-scoring performances as shown by a 5-1 win over Charlton Athletic. However, their own form has been mixed, with recent results including a narrow loss to Manchester City and a defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. Their last starting XI included goalkeeper C. Nnadozie and experienced players like Kirby and Gabrielle George.
West Ham's focus will be on securing a positive result before a quick turnaround. Their next assignment is a home match against London City Lionesses on Wednesday, 21 October. Fans can view the full upcoming schedule on the club's fixtures page.
The fixture at The Broadfield Stadium offers West Ham a chance to climb the table and solidify their improving form. A positive result would provide a strong platform ahead of the midweek contest. The match will be broadcast live for domestic viewers on the BBC's digital platforms, while international fans can watch via the FA Player service. Ticket information for the game at the Broadfield Stadium, the home of Crawley Town FC, is available on Brighton's official website.
