Manchester City Women host Brighton aiming to extend perfect WSL start

Manchester City Women, who lead the WSL with five wins from five, welcome Brighton to the Academy Stadium on Sunday looking to maintain their 100% league record.

8 Oct 2026 By Robert Ingram · senior correspondent

Manchester City Women prepare for a Women's Super League home fixture against Brighton on Sunday 18 October, aiming to extend their flawless start to the domestic season. The league leaders have won all five of their opening matches, amassing 15 points and scoring 16 goals.

Shaw leads the team's scoring charts this season with five goals in five appearances.

Brighton Women’s recent form

Brighton arrive in Manchester having drawn their last league outing 1-1 at home to Aston Villa three weeks ago. That result leaves them ninth in the early WSL standings, seeking their first win of the campaign.

Match details and context

The match is scheduled for Sunday, 18 October, with a 14:30 kick-off at the Academy Stadium. It is the sixth round of the FA WSL regular season. City's current form, shows they are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions, including a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Their commanding league position, two points clear of Chelsea, provides a strong platform. Sunday's game offers a clear opportunity to consolidate their lead at the summit.