Brighton & Hove Albion vs Man Utd

2023 - 4 - 1

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Brighton 0-4 Manchester United: Women's Super League – as it ... (The Guardian)

United opened up a three-point lead over their title rivals with a comfortable victory over relegation-battling Brighton.

Brighton win it back but Robinson’s can’t get on the end of it and United have it back. United get in a great position once more, Russo crosses in but Boe Risa can’t control it. 45 + 1 min: Brighton come again and Sarri tries to cross it in but Batlle challenges her well and it goes out for a goal kick. Galton then does well to prevent a Brighton counter, the hosts aren’t out of this clash yet! Brighton have had some chances but they are yet to convert them. They manage to get it into the box but United clear. United think they have their third but Toone is offside as she hit it in. Brighton counter and Sarri is in the box, her resulting chance is out for a corner. United come again and Russo is in a great position, she strikes it powerfully and the keeper blocks. United have a corner and Zelem sends it in. And here United come again, luckily for the hosts Garcia is offside. Brighton fought hard but eventually the defensive dam burst.

Brighton 0-4 Man Utd: Leah Galton's brace helps Mark Skinner's ... (Daily Mail)

The player, who has been at the club since 2018, got United off on the right foot after just 12 minutes and the visitors dominated throughout the match ...

We've come here to a difficult pitch and we've come away winners because o our energy and attitude. It helps she's left footed but it's what she brings overall.' On Galton's high quality performance, he added: 'Everyone knows how I feel about Leah [Galton]. Today's another good learning experience playing on this pitch with this crowd. That's the sign of a team that wants to fight for each other and wants to win things. [Manchester United](/sport/teampages/manchester-united.html)'s lead at the top of the [Women's Super League](/sport/womens-football/index.html) table with a 4-0 drubbing of 11th-placed [Brighton](/news/brighton/index.html).

Brighton 0-4 Manchester United: Leah Galton double inspires victory ... (Sky Sports)

Report and free match highlights as Man Utd move three points clear of nearest WSL title challengers Man City with a slick victory over ...

"Everyone has to play a leading part, that's the only way we're going to get out of this situation. "We have to try and get something from every game. We decided to have a go in the second half, and okay that opened us up a bit, but we'd rather have a go than not. This game isn't going to define the rest of our season. "We've come here on a difficult pitch and come away 4-0 victors because of our energy and our attitude. "As you can see every single one of our players has that commitment and hunger to win the game.

How to Watch Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United: Stream ... (Sports Illustrated)

On Saturday morning, Brighton & Hove Albion will host Manchester United in a Super League matchup. Brighton is currently in 11th place in the standings with ...

Brighton 0-4 Man United: Galton double sends Red Devils top (VAVEL.com)

Two goals from Leah Galton helped send Manchester United to the top of the Women's Super League.

[Veatriki Sarri](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/03/26/womens-football/1141889-four-things-we-learnt-from-readings-2-2-wsl-draw-with-brighton.html) had the first chance for Brighton. [Libby Bance](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/03/26/womens-football/1141890-amy-merricks-we-did-more-than-enough-to-win-the-game.html) coming in for Guro Bergsvand. Vilde Boe Risa replaced [Nikita Parris](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/03/25/womens-football/1141840-sarina-are-you-watching-millie-turner.html) in the starting line-up. [Alessia Russo](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/03/25/womens-football/1141790-manchester-united-4-0-west-ham-united-four-goals-in-45-minutes-puts-the-red-devils-back-on-top.html) whipped a dangerous ball into the box, yet it was cleared away by the Seagulls. She showed quick instinct in the box for her first goal, before showing her composure for her second goal. In the closing minutes, substitute Williams made it 3-0 to the northern side. Despite arguably being at fault for the first goal, the Australian impressed with a string on fine saves in the second half. In the 51st minute, Brighton had their best chance yet to equalise. Brighton looked dangerous on the counter-attack, however they struggled to threaten in the final third continuously. It was a deserved lead for United, after a dominant spell in the match. It took the winger's tally to eight in the Women's Super League this season. Both sides struggled to finish off their chances in the first side.

Brighton vs Manchester United LIVE! Women's Super League: team ... (Sky Sports)

Brighton and Hove Albion Women vs Manchester United Women. Women's Super League. 11:30am, Saturday 1st April 2023. Broadfield Stadium.