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WSL: Arsenal held by Crystal Palace, Brighton snatch late draw

Arsenal drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace despite 30 attempts on goal, while Brighton secured a 2-2 draw against Birmingham City with a last-minute equaliser.

  • Arsenal had 30 attempts on goal and almost 80% possession but failed to score against Crystal Palace.
  • Brighton came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Birmingham City, scoring a last-minute equaliser.
  • Charlton lost 1-0 to Everton, receiving two red cards in the process.

Arsenal were held to a 0-0 draw by Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium, despite registering 30 attempts on goal. The Gunners, who had almost 80% possession and nine shots on target, were unable to break down a resilient Palace defence, with goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin making key saves.

Elsewhere, Brighton staged a dramatic comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against Birmingham City. The promoted hosts took a two-goal lead through Oceane Hurtre and Lily Crosthwaite, but Brighton's Olivia García reduced the deficit in the 77th minute. Kiko Seike then netted a last-minute equaliser for Brighton.

Charlton suffered a 1-0 defeat against Everton at Goodison Park, a match that saw them reduced to nine players. An own goal from Leighanne Robe decided the game, while Ashleigh Neville and substitute Hawa Cissoko both received red cards for Charlton.

Liverpool also came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against Tottenham. Spurs initially led through Signe Gaupset's deflected effort, but Aurelie Csillag levelled for Liverpool with a 60th-minute header.

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