US EditionWFA Cup: Hayes Sinks Arsenal, O'Sullivan's Reds Through
Fran Kirby set up both goals as Brighton ended Arsenal’s run, with Chiamaka Nnadozie earning her third straight clean sheet.
- On Sunday, April 5, 2026, Brighton defeated European champions Arsenal 2-0 at Meadow Park in the Women's FA Cup quarter-final, eliminating the Gunners from the competition.
- Madison Haley opened the scoring in the 48th minute after receiving a pass from Fran Kirby, while Caitlin Hayes added a second goal in the 63rd minute from a Kirby corner.
- Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie anchored the defense with her third consecutive clean sheet; the 25-year-old has recorded eight clean sheets in 18 appearances across all competitions this season.
- The defeat eliminates Arsenal from the tournament as Liverpool also booked a semi-final spot, with Eighteen-year-old Shaw scoring in the 115th minute against Charlton at the Valley.
- Nnadozie's defensive consistency extends beyond this fixture; she previously shut out Leicester City and Liverpool in league matches, solidifying her critical role in the Seagulls' setup.
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FA Cup: Nnadozie helps Brighton beat Arsenal, qualify for semis
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie put up an impressive display to help Brighton beat Arsenal 2-0 in the quarter-final of the English Women’s FA Cup on Sunday. Nnadozie recorded her third consecutive clean sheet in the game. DAILY POST recalls the shot stopper also shut out Leicester City and Liverpool in Brighton’s previous league fixtures. Madison Haley, and Caitlin Hayes were on target for Brighton against the European champions. Nnad…
WFA Cup: Hayes sinks Arsenal, O'Sullivan's Reds through
Republic of Ireland centre-half Caitlin Hayes scored a super header as Brighton and Hove Albion pulled off a shock by dumping European champions Arsenal out of the Women's FA Cup, with Denise O'Sullivan's Liverpool following them into the last four after an extra-time win against Charlton.
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