As Football Manager introduces women’s football, I’m looking into the exciting possibilities of teams and players you could manage. In this post, I take a look at the FM25 Brighton team.

For an overview of the series and to catch up on previous posts, please visit Women’s Leagues in FM25.

Brighton & Hove Albion Women’s Football Club were originally founded in 1967 as Brighton GPO. In the last few years, they have grown in stature and are starting to make their presence felt in the WSL.

Past Achievements

Although Brighton have yet to win any major silverware, there have been various milestones in their history:

  • Promoted to the WSL in 2018
  • Reached the Semi-Finals of the FA Cup in 2019
  • Highest WSL finish 6th place in the 2020-21 season

2023-24 Season

WSL9th Place
FA CupQuarter Finals
League CupQuarter Finals

2024-25 Season

For the 2024-25 season, Brighton will compete in three competitions:

  • WSL
  • FA Cup
  • League Cup

New Signings

Brighton brought in international experience and defensive depth during the transfer window with several new signings:

  • Guro Bergsvand (Defender, Norway)
  • Jorelyn Carabalí (Defender, Colombia)
  • Kiko Seike (Midfielder, Japan)
  • Li Mengwen (Defender, China)
  • Fran Kirby (Forward, England)

Why Manage Brighton in FM25

  • Solid Foundations: Brighton have worked their way to being a mid-table WSL team that can push for European spots.

  • Competitive Challenges: Playing against powerhouses such as Chelsea, Manchester City, and Arsenal will give you a competitive test.

  • Potential for Success: Brighton are steadily improving, making them an attractive long-term project.

Key Players

Overview

Brighton offers an exciting challenge as you look to continue the team’s progress while aiming higher. Armed with the right management and the right signings, Brighton might just become a force to be reckoned with.

With seasoned pros such as Fran Kirby and Nikita Parris, complemented by the rising stars of Clarabella Hall and Lily Dent, Brighton are in a good position to cause an upset against some of the bigger WSL clubs.

If you’re looking for a long-term project with scope for growth and success, Brighton could be the one for you.

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