Leicester vs Brighton Women: Team News, Predictions, and Lineups Preview
The WSL fixture at the King Power Stadium sees Leicester City Women host Brighton & Hove Albion Women on Saturday. Leicester sit at the bottom of the table and need points urgently. Brighton occupy ninth place and chase a top-half finish.
Match context
Leicester have won two, drawn three and lost 12 of 17 league matches. They have scored nine goals in 17 games, the lowest total in the division. The Foxes have lost six straight league matches so far in 2026.
Brighton are ninth but just two points shy of sixth place. The Seagulls have collected one point from their last four WSL fixtures. Dario Vidosic’s side beat Leicester 4-1 in the reverse league meeting.
Form and recent meetings
Leicester’s most recent home meeting with Brighton ended in a 3-2 win for the hosts in March 2025. Their league form shows growing concern at both ends of the field. They also possess one game in hand over West Ham, who sit three points above them.
Brighton have been inconsistent away from home. Their last six away matches split evenly between wins and defeats. The Seagulls returned key players from international duty ahead of the weekend.
Team News
Leicester
Rick Passmoor will be without goalkeeper Olivia Clark. Midfielder Heather Payne and forward Jutta Rantala are also sidelined. Celeste Boureille remains injured, while Sari Kees and Noemie Mouchon are doubts.
Sarah Mayling returns to the squad after a loan ineligibility issue. Emily van Egmond is available again after Asian Cup duty. Alisha Lehmann started the previous game and could lead the attack.
Brighton
Brighton miss Michelle Agyemang, Aisha Masak and Tahirah Heron through injury. Moeka Minami, Kiko Seike and Charlie Rule have returned from international duty. Seike had scored in each of her last three matches before the Asian Cup.
Dario Vidosic may choose to keep a settled spine given recent fixtures. The visitors will aim to take advantage of Leicester’s scoring struggles.
Lineups Preview
Below are the likely starting XIs based on availability and recent selections. This section acts as a Lineups Preview for readers.
- Leicester (likely): Leitzig; Mayling, Thibaud, Swaby, Neville; Cain, Tierney, Jansson, Van Egmond, Lehmann; O’Brien.
- Brighton (likely): Nnadozie; Rule, Minami, Vanegas, Olislagers; Seike, Symonds, Cankovic, Rayner; Kirby; Hayley.
Predictions
Leicester’s lack of goals makes them vulnerable at the King Power. Brighton have the attacking options to punish defensive errors.
Filmogaz.com predicts a narrow win for the visitors. Final score forecast: Leicester 1-2 Brighton.
This preview of Leicester vs Brighton Women includes Team News, Predictions, and a Lineups Preview. Expect a tight contest with slim margins.
