Lisa Baum scores on debut as Arsenal women beat Brighton
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Arsenal began their FA WSL campaign with a 1-0 victory over Brighton on Saturday. Teenage forward Lisa Baum scored the decisive goal in the ninth minute of her competitive debut after dribbling through the midfield and finishing into the corner. Despite controlling over 70 percent of possession, Arsenal failed to extend the lead despite several chances for Alessia Russo. Brighton goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie made several saves, while Arsenal goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez was forced into action early to deny Kiko Seike. The win follows opening weekend action that saw London City Lionesses defeat Manchester United and Chelsea draw with Aston Villa.
- •Lisa Baum scored the only goal in the ninth minute of her Arsenal debut.
- •Arsenal controlled more than 70 percent of possession throughout the match.
- •Georgia Stanway was named player of the match in her debut for Arsenal.
- •Misa Rodriguez recorded saves for Arsenal, while Chiamaka Nnadozie kept Brighton in the match.
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal women flex their new depth at Brighton
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal Women Weekly Round-Up: Brighton beaten, Baum shines and huge UWCL draw
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Debut wondergoal as Arsenal women beat Brighton
"Arsenal Women opened the season with a 1-0 win at Brighton, but the selection itself underlined just how fierce the competition for places has become in Renee Slegers’ squad.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Get...
"Renee Slegers’ side controlled long spells and created enough chances to win more comfortably, but had to settle for a narrow opening-day victory.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesArsenal Women began...
"What a difference a week makes for Arsenal Women.Last Sunday we were reflecting on the end of pre-season and looking ahead to Brighton. Seven days later, Renée Slegers’ side have their first three ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 5:05 PMArsenal women flex their new depth at Brighton
Arsenal Women opened the season with a 1-0 win at Brighton, but the selection itself underlined just how fierce the competition for places has become in Renee Slegers’ squad.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Get...
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 7:30 PMArsenal Women Weekly Round-Up: Brighton beaten, Baum shines and huge UWCL draw
What a difference a week makes for Arsenal Women.Last Sunday we were reflecting on the end of pre-season and looking ahead to Brighton. Seven days later, Renée Slegers’ side have their first three ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 1:00 PMDebut wondergoal as Arsenal women beat Brighton
Renee Slegers’ side controlled long spells and created enough chances to win more comfortably, but had to settle for a narrow opening-day victory.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesArsenal Women began...
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