It's been an energetic start to this one, but neither side has managed a shot on goal so far.

London City had a half chance a moment ago, but again Chiamaka Nnadozie was quick off her line to intercept.

Brighton do have a corner coming up though...

Fern Whelan
Former England and Brighton defender on Sky Sports

That's where you need to deliver the free-kick, just behind the defenders. Nobody can get their head on the end of it, it's a bit of a wasted chance.

Mapi Leon whips in a dangerous free-kick from the left flank, but nobody can get on the end of it.

That was a superb ball from the London City defender.

Fern Whelan
Former England and Brighton defender on Sky Sports

You can see early what Brighton are trying to do. They're trying to catch London City in those transitions.

London City's press is so aggressive, you can see Van de Donk and the numbers come in close behind her.

Brighton enjoy a spell of pressure of their own.

Fran Kirby links up with Kiko Seike on the right, but her low cross is cut out.

London City then attack through Kadidiatou Diani, but her cross towards Freya Godfrey is well cut out.

It's end to end stuff at the moment.

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Brighton are looking a little frantic as they just about manage to clear a dangerous cross from Alexia Putellas, but then the visitors almost catch London City on the break.

Emily Murphy chases a ball in behind the host's defence, but goalkeeper Elene Lete collects.

Fern Whelan
Former England and Brighton defender on Sky Sports

Good positive start from London City Lionesses. They'll be aggressive and Brighton will need to not leave them those spaces too early.

Grace Geyoro releases Freya Godfrey down the right channel, but Brighton goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie is quick off her line to intercept.

Fast start from London City.

London City Lionesses get the match under way.

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The fans have dressed for the occasion...

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London City Lionesses

Eder Maestre speaking pre-match to Sky Sports: "I think Brighton is one the best teams in the competition, they have talented players. It's a very tough and difficult game, today's game is going to be challenging."

Brighton have scored just three goals from 51 shots in the WSL this season, with only Arsenal (3.3%) and Everton (4.9%) having a lower shot conversion rate than the Seagulls (5.9%).

Brighton have also underperformed their xG tally by 3.6 (three goals, 6.6 xG), with only Arsenal (-3.9) recording a larger negative differential this term.

London City Lionesses recorded nine big chances in their 4-1 win over Charlton Athletic last time out, the most by any side in a Women’s Super League game this season.

The last team to create more in a single game in the competition were Manchester United against Brighton and Hove Albion in October 2020 (10).

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London City Lionesses have won three of their past four matches in the Women’s Super League (losing one), more victories than they managed across their previous 12 games in the competition (W2 D3 L7).

Eder Maestre's side are on the rise.

Ahead of Chelsea against Arsenal on Sunday in the Women's Super League, the Gunners are already seven points behind leaders Manchester City.

Successive draws against Crystal Palace and Manchester United have dented Arsenal's start to the campaign.

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Here's a good omen for Brighton fans: the away team have won all five of the meetings between these two sides across all competitions.

London City Lionesses have won twice, Brighton and Hove Albion three times.

London City Lionesses make two changes from their last WSL match, a 4-1 thrashing over local rivals Charlton last weekend.

In come Lucia Corrales and Freya Godfrey with defender Poppy Pattinson and striker Isobel Goodwin, who scored two goals last week, dropping to the bench.

London City Lionesses XI: Lete, Kardinall, Leon, Corrales, Fernandez, Arques Lazaro, Geyoro, Putellas, Van de Donk, Godfrey, Diani.

Subs: Pattinson, Perez, Linari, Parris, Cascarino, Goodwin, Earps, Kafaji, Thomsen.

Arturo Ruiz makes one change to the starting XI that drew 1-1 with Aston Villa in Brighton's last league match.

Jelena Cankovic replaces the injured Madison Haley.

Brighton XI: Nnadozie, Hayes, George, Olislagers, Vanegas, Symonds, Seike, Walti, Murphy, Cankovic, Kirby.

Subs: Mpome, Rayner, Tvedten, Garcia, Auee, Peskett, Loeck, Heeps, Warren.

Onto the second match of the day we go.

London City Lionesses bounced back from defeat impressively last weekend with a dominant 4-1 victory against Charlton.

Today Alexia Putellas & co host Brighton, who are looking for their first WSL win of the season under new manager Arturo Ruiz.

Team news coming right up.

Steph Houghton
Former England defender on The Women's Football Fallout

It's hard because I know Chloe will want to start more games. I think sometimes it's tough to have that role, not starting and then coming on, but look at what she did in the Euros. She's the player for when you need someone to stand up, she has that confidence. That's great for Sarina Wiegman when you have those players available, there's nobody better than Chloe Kelly when it comes to that role.