“It’s disappointing and I’m quite frustrated, especially by the second-half performance,” said Dario Vidosic after his team, Brighton & Hove Albion, played to a 1-1 draw against Manchester United on May 2, 2026. The match, held at Leigh Sports Village, featured a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser from Lea Schuller that could have significant implications for United’s Champions League qualification hopes.
Manchester United had aimed to secure a victory to bolster their position in the race for the Champions League. However, they struggled to capitalize on opportunities and have now only managed one win in their last five league matches. This lack of form leaves them one point behind third-placed Arsenal, who have three games in hand.
Brighton opened the scoring with Jelena Cankovic netting her first Women’s Super League goal at Manchester United. Yet, it was Schuller’s late strike that ensured United walked away with a point. “If we provide the right service, Schuller will score goals,” remarked Marc Skinner, United’s head coach.
The match also marked Leah Galton’s final appearance for Manchester United, adding an emotional layer to the encounter. Meanwhile, Brighton has shown impressive form recently by defeating league leaders Manchester City and Champions League holders Arsenal in prior matches.
Key statistics from the match:
- Lea Schuller scored her first Women’s Super League goal for Manchester United.
- The match ended in a draw of 1-1.
- Brighton will face Arsenal in their next WSL game.
Dario Vidosic emphasized the need for improvement: “We can’t be at that level only for 45 minutes and expect to win.” With this draw, both teams must recalibrate their strategies moving forward as they aim for success in their respective competitions.
Brighton will prepare for their upcoming WSL game against Arsenal and an FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool. Meanwhile, Marc Skinner’s side faces critical fixtures ahead as they look to secure their place in the Champions League next season.
