Manchester City secured the Women's FA Cup and their second domestic trophy of the season, defeating Brighton & Hove Albion 4-0 in a one-sided final at Wembley Stadium on May 31, 2026. The decisive goals came from Khadija Shaw, Alex Greenwood, Aoba Fujino, and Vivianne Miedema, solidifying City's supremacy.
The match, witnessed by an attendance of 43,917, saw Manchester City take control in the final eight minutes of the first half, establishing a lead that Brighton could not overcome.
The encounter kicked off at 3:00 PM BST. Manchester City's victory marked their fourth FA Cup triumph and completed their domestic 'Double', having already claimed the league title.
A Game Defined by Clinical Finishing
Manchester City's path to victory was paved with clinical finishing, particularly in the closing stages of the first half. Khadija Shaw opened the scoring in the 38th minute, later celebrating her performance with the announcement of a new contract. Alex Greenwood extended the lead just before halftime in stoppage time, making it 2-0.
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The second half saw further goals from substitutes Aoba Fujino in the 66th minute and Vivianne Miedema in the 87th minute, capping off a dominant performance. Brighton's efforts, while showing "immense growth" over the season, were ultimately insufficient to break down City's formidable defense and attacking prowess.
"Some days are a little bit easier." - Manchester City Manager Vidosic
Club Growth and Emotional Undertones
Despite the significant defeat, the day held emotional weight for Brighton. A pre-match tifo was unveiled, honoring manager Vidosic's late father, Rado, a former club staff member who passed away from cancer in January. This personal tribute underscored the club's strong sense of community, even amidst a challenging final.
The broadcast of the final was available for free on Channel 4 in the UK, with various streaming options also accessible. The match was broadcast on CBSSN in the US.
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