City maintains WSL lead despite narrow victory over Brighton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 5:38 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Manchester City defeated Brighton 3-2 at home on October 18, taking a three-goal lead early in the match. Khadija Shaw scored twice, and Niamh Charles added another for City within the first 17 minutes. Brighton responded with two goals before halftime, tightening the match. City held on for the victory despite the concerns of manager Andree Jeglertz over the team's drop in intensity after their early lead.
- •City scored three goals in the first 17 minutes.
- •Brighton pulled two goals back before halftime.
- •Jeglertz expressed frustration with his team's second-half performance.
- •City remains at the top of the WSL table.
- 5:38 PMYahoo Sports — Jeglertz ‘annoyed’ despite City returning to the top of the WSL
"Andree Jeglertz revealed that he is “annoyed” despite his side beating Brighton 3-2 at home to stay top of the Women’s Super League.City stormed into a three-goal lead by the 17th minute thanks ...
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