The archetypal slip-up cup game, coinciding with an injury list compounded by the need to rest players for the WSL, combined to produce a disappointing result on Wednesday night. Whilst the Albion huffed, puffed, and more than deserved something from the game, if you let a good defensive side score first against you – well you know the rest…

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Brighton exit the Subway cup at the group stage, which when I spoke to Dario subsequently he described as a ‘double-edged sword’ though of course it is disappointing overall.

If you’d like to read the full match report, courtesy of Bruce Talbot, head over to the Albion’s website HERE. Highlights can be found via the Official BHAFC Women YouTube channel HERE.

The SheGulls Podcast crew will be talking more about this game, and lots more besides, on this week’s show – recording Monday for release shortly thereafter.