Brighton and Hove Albion take on Leicester City at Broadfield Stadium in the Women’s League Cup this afternoon.
Embed from Getty ImagesBrighton and Hove Albion made a winning start to their League Cup campaign back in October. A 3-0 victory away at Birmingham City earned them three points in Group D.
The Seagulls have made just three changes from last weekend’s hard-fought victory over West Ham. Melian Loeck steps in for Sophie Baggaley between the sticks, whilst there are starts for Michelle Agyemang and Bruna Vilamala.
Last weekend’s matchwinner Fran Kirby is not in the squad. Jorelyn Carabali returns to the bench.
Leicester City have just a point to show for their efforts so far in the League Cup. A 1-1 draw with Bristol City and subsequent 2-1 loss on penalties sees them trail today’s hosts by two points.
The Foxes make five changes from their 1-0 league defeat at home to Manchester United.
Lize Kop replaces Janina Leitzig in goal whilst there is a start for young forward Missy Goodwin. Asmita Ale and Julie Thibaud make up a new look defence for City.
Jamaica international Chantelle Swaby makes her first start since the Foxes last visit to Brighton.
