Brighton and Hove Albion wrap up a historic campaign this Saturday as they shift their focus back to the Barclays WSL, hosting Tottenham Hotspur for the final match of the season at the Amex Stadium.
- Brighton hosts Tottenham for the final WSL match, broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports at 1:00 PM BST.
- Form favorability leans toward Brighton after recent big wins, while Tottenham enters the finale following a mixed run.
- Missing players include Brighton’s Marit Auée and Aisha Masaka, alongside five long-term injury absences for Tottenham.
Riding the wave of an incredible seven-game unbeaten run and fresh off securing their first-ever Women’s FA Cup final berth, Dario Vidosic’s side will look to finish a memorable year on a high in front of a home crowd.
With both sides having put together remarkably strong campaigns, the final day offers a pressure-free, potentially expansive encounter as the Seagulls look to lock down a top-six finish against a fifth-placed Spurs side.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the clash.
Where to Watch
If you can’t make it to the Amex Stadium tomorrow, there are plenty of ways to follow along at home.
UK TV and streaming coverage: In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports holds the exclusive rights to this fixture.
- TV Channels: The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Sports Mix.
- Kickoff & Build-up: While the game kicks off at 1:00 PM BST, the build-up begins an hour earlier at 12:00 PM. This hour-long pre-match show will include tactical breakdowns, team news, and exclusive interviews from pitchside at the Amex.
- Live Stream: Subscribers can stream the match via the Sky Go app
Recent form
Brighton and Hove Albion Women: The hosts have been on an upward trajectory during the business end of the season. Last weekend, they came back from 2-0 down to beat Liverpool 2-3, booking their place in the FA Cup Final.
That momentum was forged through a series of statement results. Before their latest fixture, the Seagulls proved their elite credentials by grinding out impressive 1-1 draws against both Arsenal and Manchester United.
Even more historic, however, was their landmark 3-2 victory over reigning WSL champions Manchester City a breathless encounter effectively settled by a clinical first-half blitz.
Tottenham Hotspur Women: Tottenham arrive on the south coast following a mixed run of results to close out the campaign, though context is key given the formidable opposition they’ve faced.
Last time out, Robert Vilahamn’s side bounced back with a 2-1 home victory over London City Lionessesa contest effectively decided by a ruthless opening half-hour that saw Spurs strike twice early on.
The visitors have had a mixed run of results towards the end of the season; granted, they’ve had to face some tough opposition. In their last match, they beat London City Lionesses 2-1 at home, both of their goals coming within the first half an hour.
Ones to watch
Brighton Women: One to watch from Brighton Women would be Kiko Seike. She leads the team in scoring with eight goals in the WSL and tops the squad’s average match ratings. Seike ranks among the top players in the league for open-play chance creation. Her ability to cut inside or find teammates makes her a dual threat.
Tottenham Hotspur Women: If Brighton are to disrupt the visitors, they will need to keep a close eye on Tottenham’s key playmaker, Julie Blakstad.
The Norwegian international serves as a vital creative hub for Spurs, dictating play with an impressive 80.4% passing accuracy.
Far from just a ground-based threat, Blakstad also brings an elite physical edge to the midfield, boasting a dominant 88.9% aerial duel win rate. It is the kind of high-caliber pedigree she has consistently delivered throughout her career, having previously shone for top-tier clubs like Rosenborg, Manchester City, and Hammarby.
Injuries and Suspensions
Brighton Team News:
- Marit Auée: The 5’10” defender will miss the season finale. Her absence is a blow to the Seagulls’ backline, stripping them of a clean, disciplined positional anchor who excels at cutting off passing lanes and dominating both boxes aerially.
- Aisha Masaka: The explosive striker will not make her comeback this weekend as she continues to recover from a knee injury. Brighton will miss her signature sharp acceleration over the first 10 yards and clinical ball-striking inside the penalty box.
Tottenham Team News:
There are no fresh injury concerns for the visitors, but Robert Vilahamn remains without a core group of long-term absentees. Jess Naz, Hanna Wijk, Clare Hunt, Maite Oroz, and Luana Bühler all remain sidelined and will miss the final match of the campaign.
Managers Thoughts
Tottenham Hotspur manager: Martin Ho spoke about his dissatisfaction with coming fifth,
“Finishing fifth doesn’t win you anything… it doesn’t give you anything, and you want to, we want to win. We want to compete, we want to win trophies. But yeah, a lot of pride and a lot of really, really proud of the players…”
Brighton and Hove Albion manager Dario Vidošić: Spoke on Spurs this season, saying “…Martin and the staff and – and the girls there have done a terrific job this season… playing some fantastic football, so, you know, it’s, it’s shaping up again to be, you know, a really, really good game…”
