Brighton will be entering the turf of Wembley Stadium on Sunday with one thing in mind: to lift their first piece of silverware. Dario Vidosic's team have been one of the stories of the season, proving to be a thorn in the side of many top teams across the nation. History beckons for the Seagulls on Sunday as they look to take their next big step as a club.
Their opponents, Manchester City, will be no strangers to their threat, having been on the end of a 3-2 defeat to _the Seagulls_ in April. Nevertheless, the newly-crowned Women's Super League champions will be the favourites heading into this encounter. After coming close to lifting silverware on many occasions of late but falling on the final hurdle, City's league win will serve as confidence for Sunday's match.
Team News
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### Brighton:
For Brighton, the injury list is rather short. The striker duo of Aisha Masaka and Tahirah Heron remain out of contention for _the Seagulls_ as they both continue to recover from long-term injuries.
Other than that, Dario Vidosic has a very healthy squad of players to choose from for this encounter.
### Manchester City:
Just like their opponents, Manchester City have very little to contend with in terms of injuries, with two players ruled out. Laura Wienroither and Iman Beney are set to miss out on this game for _the Citizens_.
But, there is plenty of good news in the City camp as key player Lauren Hemp returned to full training in the week. Andrée Jeglertz also stated that Ayaka Yamashita, Rebecca Knaak and Vivianne Miedema are all back in contention. The trio missed the final WSL game of the season against West Ham.
Predicted Lineups:
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### Brighton:
Baggaley; Rule, Hayes, Minami, Vanegas; Cankovic, Symonds; Seike, Haley, Olislagers; Kirby
### Manchester City:
Keating; Casparij, Rose, Knaak, Greenwood; Coffey, Hasegawa; Kerolin, Fujino, Hemp; Shaw
Key Players:
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**Brighton - Fran Kirby**
If there is one thing Brighton needs this Sunday to overcome their opponents, it's experience. Once a Chelsea player, Fran Kirby has found herself in these positions very often; her experience of playing in these big games will be vital to [**any success the Seagulls may enjoy at Wembley**](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2026/05/29/womens-football/1262287-charlie-rule-says-wembley-crowd-will-inspire-and-not-scare-brighton.html).
The 32-year-old also enjoyed her last outing against her opponents, assisting twice in that 3-2 victory to hand City a rare loss in the WSL. Having played a crucial role in the latter stages of this competition, it would be no surprise to see Kirby star in a final once more.
### **Manchester City - Bunny Shaw**
Now, the elation of Shaw's sudden contract renewal begins to wear off, the Jamaican international will be looking to leave her mark on proceedings once again to cap off a magnificent season for _the Citizens._
With 21 goals in 22 games in the WSL this season, lethal would be an understatement for the striker who has played a colossal role in City's successes this season. You would certainly fancy her to have an impact once more this weekend.
Match Details:
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### What time is kick-off?
The match will commence at 15:00 BST
### Where is the match being played?
The match will be played at Wembley Stadium
### How can I watch?
The final will be shown on TNT, HBO Max and Channel 4 in the UK