Women’s FA Cup Final Prediction: Goals galore as City and Brighton chase history

| Saturday 30th May 2026, 15:00

Saturday 30th May 2026, 15:00

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Brighton & Hove Albion Women take on Manchester City Women in an FA Cup final that promises history no matter who prevails (3pm, Channel 4 & TNT Sports 1). Wembley Stadium will play host to a Brighton side aiming for their first major trophy, while WSL champions City are looking to seal the domestic double.

Read on for my Brighton W vs Manchester City W predictions ahead of the annual showpiece.

Brighton W vs Manchester City W Betting Tips

Over 3.5 total goals @ 6/5
Manchester City W to score in both halves @ 19/20

*Odds correct as of the time of publication

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Team News

Brighton will be missing Tahirah Heron, who is sidelined with a hamstring problem. Aisha Masaka is out with a knee injury.

City’s Mayzee Davies ruptured her ACL 11 months ago. She has returned to the Wales squad and has been on the bench in the WSL for her club. But Davies is yet to play a senior match since that debilitating injury.

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Joining her on the sidelines will be Samantha Coffey (knee) and Naomi Layzell (hip) while Aemu Oyama faces a late fitness test.

Brighton W vs Manchester City W Predicted Lineups

Brighton W: Nnadozie; Minami, Hayes, Vanegas; McLauchlan, Noordam, Symonds, Olislagers; Camacho, Kirby, Haley
Manchester City W: Yamashita; Casparij, Rose, Knaak, Greenwood; Hasegawa, Coffey; Kerolin, Miedema, Hemp; Shaw

Brighton W vs Manchester City W Odds

Brighton are marketed at 9/2 to secure the upset win. City are marketed at 4/9, which is to be expected given their WSL supremacy. The draw in 90 minutes is priced at 16/5.

Brighton W vs Manchester City W

Manchester City scored more goals from set pieces than any other team in the WSL this season, with 17
Brighton have scored more WSL goals against City than any other club this term. The Seagulls have netted four times against today’s opponents

Over 3.5 total goals @ 6/5

As those of you that didn’t skip the stats box will know, Brighton have stuck four past City in their two WSL meetings this term. The Seagulls also won their semi final with Liverpool 3-2. There are goals in Dario Vidosic’s side for sure, as well as a penchant to ship a few.

City are vicious in front of goal. Their total of 62 league strikes is the highest in the WSL this season. They boast the league’s top scorer in Khadija Shaw.

Interestingly, City took the second-most shots in this season’s campaign, while Brighton had the fourth-most. All the ingredients are there for goals under the arch.

Brighton & Hove Albion Women vs Manchester City Women - Total Goals

Over 3.5

6/5

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Odds correct at time of publishing.

Manchester City W to score in both halves @ 19/20

City’s scoring prowess is clear for all to see. They bagged in both halves in their previous meeting with Brighton. They did the same in their 4-1 win over West Ham in their WSL closer.

I reckon City will find their footing early at Wembley and I’m backing them to net in both halves of this huge final clash.

Brighton & Hove Albion Women vs Manchester City Women - To Score in Both Halves

Manchester City Women

19/20

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Odds correct at time of publishing.

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