Summary

  • Fran Kirby finds top corner as Brighton lead at Tottenham

  • Crystal Palace beat Aston Villa 3-1 with second win of WSL season

  • Palace move to within one point of safety Aniek Nouwen, Ashleigh Weerden and Katie Stengel with goals

  • Get Involved: #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

  1. We'll see you next timepublished at 17:20 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    That's all from us this afternoon! Thanks for joining us as ever.

    We'll see you back on Tuesday for a big night of Champions League quarter-finals action.

  2. Up next in the WSLpublished at 17:18 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    Here's what's coming up next weekend in the WSL. Some more cracking action.

    Saturday:

    • Everton v Crystal Palace
    • Arsenal v Liverpool

    Sunday:

    • West Ham v Tottenham
    • Man City v Chelsea
    • Leicester v Brighton
    • Aston Villa v Man Utd
  3. Up next...published at 17:16 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    A huge Tuesday and Wednesday in the Champions League last eight is fast approaching.

    I can't wait for these!

    Graphic showing Champions League last eight games
  4. How it standspublished at 17:13 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    FT: Tottenham 0-1 Brighton

    Here's how we're looking in the middle of the WSL after that win for Brighton over Tottenham.

    Will Brighton finish as the best of the rest?

    WSL league table with picture of Fran KirbyImage source, Getty Images
  5. Postpublished at 17:11 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    FT: Tottenham 0-1 Brighton

    Tottenham failed to attempt a shot on target in this game, it's the first time they failed to attempt a shot on target in a game in the WSL since facing Leicester on 19 January 2025.

  6. Postpublished at 17:07 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    FT: Tottenham 0-1 Brighton

    Tottenham have lost their last four games in the WSL, their last longer losing streak was from 20 November 2022 to 12 March 2023, a run of nine games.

  7. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 17:04 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    #bbcfootball, WhatsApp 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply)

    Always fantastic to see Fran Kirby scoring. Game felt a bit scrappy at times but it’s a much needed win for Brighton and I’ll take it!

    Catie

  8. FULL-TIMEpublished at 17:00 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    Tottenham 0-1 Brighton

    And that is that. It was far from a thriller but Brighton will not care one bit! They end their winless run and move up to fifth.

    For Tottenham, it's a fourth loss on the spin.

  9. Postpublished at 16:59 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    Tottenham 0-1 Brighton

    Brighton opt to keep the ball in the corner but Drew Spence does well to win the ball back for her side. Here come Tottenham with less than a minute left.

  10. Postpublished at 16:58 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    Tottenham 0-1 Brighton

    Perfect situation for Brighton right now as they win a corner. The clock ticks on...

  11. Postpublished at 16:57 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    Tottenham 0-1 Brighton

    Michelle Agyemang looks to slip in Nikita Parris but the pass is just slightly overhit and Lize Kop does well to rush from her goal and collect the ball.

  12. Postpublished at 16:56 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    Tottenham 0-1 Brighton

    Ella Morris gets forward for Tottenham from right-back but she hammers her effort high and wide.

    She's probably been Spurs' best attacking player this afternoon.

  13. INJURY TIMEpublished at 16:55 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    Tottenham 0-1 Brighton

    We're going to have four minutes added on at the end of this game as Tottenham go in search of a late equaliser.

  14. Postpublished at 16:52 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    Tottenham 0-1 Brighton

    Madison Haley is down after a heavy collision in her back. The Brighton winger is up and OK to carry now though.

    We're into the final five minutes and I can't imagine much injury time being added on.

  15. YELLOW CARDpublished at 16:50 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    Tottenham 0-1 Brighton

    Good defending from Drew Spence to deal with Michelle Agyemang.

    The on-loan Arsenal striker is then shown a yellow card for a bit of time-wasting.

  16. YELLOW CARDpublished at 16:48 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    Tottenham 0-1 Brighton

    Nikita Parris is shown a yellow card and she's really not happy about it. She's complaining to the referee but steps away before she gets in further trouble.

  17. Postpublished at 16:48 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    Tottenham 0-1 Brighton

    We're into the final 10 minutes and Brighton look pretty comfortable holding on to these three points.

    Can Tottenham do anything to change that?

  18. Postpublished at 16:47 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    Tottenham 0-1 Brighton

    The free-kick is played short by Maria Olislagers to create an angel for a cross. She puts in a beauty but Michelle Agyemang can't quite get there to tap home.

  19. Postpublished at 16:45 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    Tottenham 0-1 Brighton

    Free-kick for Brighton deep in the Tottenham after a foul by Drew Spence. Chance to deliver here.

  20. YELLOW CARDpublished at 16:44 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    Tottenham 0-1 Brighton

    Hayley Raso has been on the pitch for a matter of minutes and she's been shown a yellow card for a cynical foul to stop a Brighton attack.