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19 min Symonds links neatly with Cankovic before firing from distance, only for Rose to deflect the effort. Brighton continue to impress with their approach.

17 min Nnadozie spills a stray ball inside the box yet recovers swiftly ahead of Kerolin to secure possession.

16 min Following brief medical attention, Yamashita resumes without issue.

12 min: Greenwood clears off the line!

Rose passes back toward keeper Yamashita, unaware of Haley closing in fast. A clash leaves Yamashita grounded. Surprisingly the game flows on, and Olislagers unleashes a strike that Greenwood hoofs clear from the goal line. Superb defending amid the uncertainty over the injury.

Tom Garry

11 min Manchester City begin sluggishly and struggle to control possession. Supporters remain hushed in the stands.

9 min Little action of note, though Brighton match City stride for stride and coach Dario Vidosic looks pleased with the opening exchanges.

Tom Garry

Brighton supporters generate the early atmosphere. Several appear in seagull outfits despite the warmth inside the costumes. Visible pitch markings linger from yesterday’s Challenge Cup final between Wigan and Hull KR at the same venue. Grounds staff labored to restore the surface, yet stubborn dark lines remain due to heat and dryness. These could aid linesmen with offside decisions.

5 min Seike retains possession by the touchline and pulls back for Kirby, whose attempt is stopped smartly by Rose. Brighton show the courage their manager demanded from the outset.

3 min A subdued beginning, a common observation in these reports yet accurate here.

1 min The whistle sounds! Manchester City, wearing their black away kit, start proceedings from left to right.

The players emerge from the tunnel into bright Wembley sunshine. The 2026 FA Cup final is underway.

Andree Jeglertz speaks with TNT Sports

[On City’s successful season] We possessed the squad and club support. After a title drought you must rebuild belief in winning key matches. That may prove the key factor.

[On Bunny Shaw’s contract extension] She has contributed greatly over the years so we are delighted she wishes to extend her stay.

[On Brighton] They represent a strong side and tested us across both league fixtures. Their tactical range stands out; they play with courage and pose threats near goal, so we must avoid their preferred patterns.

Dario Vidosic’s pre-match comments

We feel thrilled. Watching this match from home often brings envy; this represents a fine chance and the players merit the opportunity.

Pressure brings privilege. We aim to become the first side, male or female, to claim a major honor for the club.

League results offer hope. Today demands bravery; we must improve on the opening half-hour against City when nerves affected us.

Strong performances across all phases will provide a real opportunity.

Brighton overturned a deficit to defeat City 3-2 in the WSL last month, boosting their belief ahead of this clash.

They field an unchanged side. City make one alteration with Grace Clinton replacing Aoba Fujino. Goalkeeper Khiara Keating suffered a training injury and misses out.

Team news

Brighton (4-4-1-1) Nnadozie; Rule, Hayes, Minami, Vanegas; Seike, Symonds, Cankovic, Olislagers; Kirby; Haley.

Subs: McLauchlan, Camacho, Tvedten, Kafaji, Rayner, Baggaley, Mpome, Noordam, Tsunoda.

Man City (4-2-3-1) Yamashita; Casaparij, Rose, Knaak, Greenwood; Blindkilde Brown, Hasegawa; Kerolin, Clinton, Hemp; Shaw.

Subs: Cumings, Coombs, Fowler, Miedema, Ouahabi, Fujino, Lohmann, Prior, Murphy.

City’s route to the final

Bournemouth (A) 6-0
Sheffield United (H) 4-0
Birmingham (A) 1-0
Chelsea (A) 3-2

Brighton’s route to the final

Nottingham Forest (H) 2-0
West Ham (A) 2-1
Arsenal (A) 2-0
Liverpool (A) 3-2

The Arsenal triumph ranks among their finest, yet today offers a chance to surpass it.

Raised in Brisbane amid a significant time gap to London, Dario Vidosic enjoyed late nights watching major Wembley finals on television beside his father Rado, then replicating memorable goals outdoors the next day.

On Sunday, Rado will feature in thoughts and hearts across Brighton as the side steps out at Wembley for the Women’s FA Cup final versus Manchester City, seeking their maiden major silverware four months after Rado, the women’s head of coaching, passed away from cancer.

Claim the first league title in ten years? Completed. Secure an extended deal for the leading scorer. Completed. Capture a first Women’s FA Cup since 2020? Awaiting confirmation. May 2026 has treated Manchester City well and further success beckons.

After savoring overdue triumph the desire grows for more, and coaches note that maintaining position atop the standings proves tougher than reaching it. Retaining top talent comes first, making Khadija “Bunny” Shaw’s decision to remain for four additional years essential.

Preamble

Hello and welcome to live coverage of the FA Cup final between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City. The story is clear: either City, the nation’s top side, will secure the double for the first time, or Brighton will lift their initial major trophy. The outcome will mark history either way.

Kick off 3pm.