Arsenal Women Host Brighton & Hove Albion in Crucial Barclays WSL Match

Arsenal Women are set to host Brighton & Hove Albion in a highly anticipated match of the Barclays Women's Super League (WSL) on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Emirates Stadium. This will be the first Friday night kick-off at the Emirates, and the Gunners are eager to bounce back from their recent draw against Manchester United[3][5].

Brighton & Hove Albion, under their new manager, have had a remarkable start to the 2024-25 season, sitting in third place in the WSL table with four wins from their six opening matches. Their only defeat came against Manchester City in September. Key players to watch include Kiko Seike and former Arsenal player Nikita Parris, who have both scored three goals each this season[3][6].

Arsenal, meanwhile, are looking to translate their recent good performances into three points. The team has been without a win in their last three league games at Emirates Stadium, drawing twice and losing once. Interim boss Renee Slegers emphasized the team’s focus on themselves and their belief in being a top team, while also acknowledging Brighton’s strengths and recent recruitment of top players[3][6].

The match will see several key players in action, including Beth Mead, who has been prolific against Brighton with seven goals and five assists in the WSL. Mariona Caldentey is unavailable, and Lotte Wubben-Moy returns to the bench after recovering from a concussion protocol. Brighton will be without Michelle Agyemang, who is on loan from Arsenal and cannot play against her parent club[5].

The game kicks off at 7 PM, with live coverage available worldwide on the Barclays WSL YouTube channel, excluding certain countries. Tickets are still available for fans to attend the match at Emirates Stadium[3][4][6].