Brighton head into the 2026-27 Women's Super League season looking to build on a landmark campaign that saw them reach their first FA Cup final, where they lost to Manchester City at Wembley. Manager Dario Vidosic, now entering his third season and the WSL's second-longest-serving boss, has overseen a relatively stable summer with seven arrivals and only four departures, aiming to turn last season's promise into consistent results. Guardian writers predict a sixth-placed finish, reflecting cautious optimism that the club is moving in the right direction.

Key signings include Switzerland captain Lia Wälti, who returns to England after a year at Juventus and brings Champions League and WSL title experience from her time at Arsenal, alongside defender Gabby George and young attacking talents Emily Murphy and Nadia Krezyman. Brighton's main weakness last season was a lack of a recognised centre-forward following Michelle Agyemang's ACL injury, with Kiko Seike top-scoring on just eight goals; poor conversion of shots on target was also a problem despite strong shot accuracy. The club has also secured Pinterest as its first solo team sponsor in a four-year deal and continues planning a new stadium near the Amex, targeted for 2030-31, while their season opens away to Arsenal on 6 September.