Match Pack | Brighton & Hove Albion v Durham

We round-up all the key information ahead of Durham’s trip to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup…


Match Details

  • Fixture: Brighton & Hove Albion v Durham
  • Date: Saturday 11th January 2025
  • Kick-off time: 12:30pm
  • Competition: Adobe Women’s FA Cup
  • Venue: Broadfield Stadium, RH11 9RX

The Hosts

  • The Seagulls have enjoyed a strong start to life under new head coach Dario Vidosic, and currently sit fifth in the Barclays Women’s Super League.
  • Only high-flying Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City have beaten Brighton in the league so far this season.
  • The south coast side drew with Tottenham Hotspur in their last game before the winter break, and have also qualified for the quarter finals of the Women’s League Cup.
  • Forward Kiko Seike has netted five times while summer additions Nikita Parris and Fran Kirby have also scored three goals apiece.

Last Meeting

  • The two sides haven’t met since May 2018 – when Durham beat Brighton 4-0 at New Ferens Park.
  • Zoe Ness and Nicki Gears added to an Emily Roberts brace as the Blues claimed a commanding victory.

Kit Colours

  • Brighton outfield: Blue & White Shirts / Blue Shorts / White Socks
  • Brighton GK: Turquoise Shirt / Turquoise Shorts / Turquoise Socks
  • Durham outfield: Red Shirts / Red Shorts / Red Socks
  • Durham GK: Black Shirt / Black Shorts / Black Socks

Match Officials

  • Sunday’s clash will be officiated by Sophie Dennington.
  • She last refereed a Durham game when we faced Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup on 2022 – the Blues winning that tie 3-1.
  • She is joined by Ciaran Fidler and Elora Hardstaff as assistant referees.
  • Callum Parke is the fourth official.

Ticket Details


Broadcast Information

  • This game has been selected for broadcast and can be viewed via the Adobe Women’s FA Cup YouTube channel.
  • Social media coverage is available via all the club’s channels – X, Instagram and Facebook.


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