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Chelsea up to second after beating Brighton 2-1 Lexi Potter, 19, grabs winner on first WSL start Manchester United held 0-0 at West Ham Viviane Asseyi spurns golden chance for hosts, Melvine Malard has shot cleared off line for visitors Get involved using form below Ciara Fleming, Adwaidh Rajan and Adam Millington Carla Camacho (17 mins) Hang on a minute, Brighton are level! Forward Carla Camacho launches a speculative drive from the edge of the box that takes a deflection or two and bobbles past Hannah Hampton in the Chelsea goal. A perfect response from the visitors. Chelsea 1-0 Brighton In the last 50 games that Chelsea have taken the lead in the WSL their record stands at: 44 wins, 5 draws and just one defeat. Brighton's tall order just got even taller. West Ham v Manchester United (19: 15 GMT) Kick-off in the second game of the night has been delayed until 19: 25 GMT. Visitors Manchester United were caught up in traffic on their way to the ground. Alyssa Thompson (14 mins) Well we may not have seen many chances but what a goal that is to open the scoring. Chelsea execute a wonderful flowing move down the left hand side before Alyssa Thompson rises highest in the middle to thunder a header down past Chiamaka Nnadozie and into the back of the net. West Ham v Manchester United (19: 15 GMT) Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce was at Chester Zoo earlier this week, teaching young people about marine biology and conservation. "Maybe it can help create future conservationists, or at least people who can pay a little more attention to the environment around them, " she told BBC Sport. Tonight though, it's not about saving the world, it's about saving United's challenge for the top three. This video can not be played 'Being in Manchester made me love nature so much more' Chelsea 0-0 Brighton Brighton break up the other end in a flash and but for a last-ditch Lucy Bronze block Carla Camacho could well have found the far bottom corner. Chelsea 0-0 Brighton The ball breaks to England forward Aggie Beever-Jones midway through the Brighton half, and she turns on a sixpence and starts dashing towards goal. As the space opens up in front of her, she goes for goal, but it's well blocked by Manuela Vanegas. West Ham v Manchester United (19: 15 GMT) Jen Beattie Former Scotland defender on BBC Women's Football Weekly The gap between Manchester United and other top teams is still there when it comes to a final. You think what is the difference-maker in the final? The conversation could lead on to Lauren James. Maybe that's what United don't have when it comes to a final. Yes, they've got the quality to compete in the WSL and Champions League. They absolutely deserve all the positives for what they've done this season.

But that gap is so close now and that's where the frustration comes from. And the League Cup final was another example to show that the gap is close but they are still not there yet. Chelsea 0-0 Brighton Nothing much in the way of chances yet. I may or may not have jinxed us with my kick-off post. West Ham v Manchester United (19: 15 GMT) West Ham beat Manchester United 3-2 in their first-ever league meeting back in 2019, but haven't won any of their 11 contests since, drawing three and losing eight. However, their one win and three draws in that run have all come at home, holding Manchester United to draws in each of the past two league meetings at Chigwell Construction Stadium. Chelsea 0-0 Brighton Madison Haley cuts inside Lucy Bronze in the box but Veerle Buurman steps in with a superb block before it can trouble the Chelsea net. Chelsea 0-0 Brighton Just three minutes in and we're in need of a new match ball. Not to bother, referee Stacey Pearson drops a well inflated new ball at the feet of Hannah Hampton and we continue on. Chelsea 0-0 Brighton Brighton full-back Rachel Mc Lauchlan launches a hopeful ball into the middle from the right flank, but Hannah Hampton gathers easily enough with Madison Haley in close attendance. West Ham v Manchester United (19: 15 GMT) BBC Three Good news, you can tune into West Ham v Manchester United on the BBC this evening, from 19: 05 GMT on BBC Three and BBC i Player to be exact. Head to the top of this live page for a direct link. Chelsea 0-0 Brighton Away we go. Entertainment please! This Riddle post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser. This Riddle post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser. Chelsea v Brighton (19: 00 GMT) Ahead of kick off there will be a moment of silent reflection in dedication to former Chelsea goalkeeper Amy Carr who died last week after a long battle with a brain tumour . Her former teammates Lucy Bronze, Fran Kirby and Becky Spencer are laying a floral arrangement at the side of the pitch. Chelsea v Brighton (19: 00 GMT) 'The Liquidator' is blasting out of the PA speakers at Kingsmeadow and we all know what that means. Almost time for kick-off between Chelsea and Brighton. Chelsea v Brighton (19: 00 GMT) BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2 Don't worry Chelsea and Brighton fans, we've got you covered too. Head to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2 for full live commentary of events from Kingsmeadow. Chelsea v Brighton (19: 00 GMT) Chelsea have beaten Brighton 4-2 in this fixture in each of the past two seasons. Last Updated 18th March 2026 at 21: 17 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.