Francesca Kirby stats
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F. Kirby
Brighton WMidfielder
F. Kirby vs West Ham W
8 games playedFrancesca Kirby's next match is on Saturday at 17:15 against West Ham W. See how Francesca Kirby did in earlier matches against West Ham W.
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BWvWHU
Saturday 17:15Sat 17:15Before the next match
Brighton W v West Ham W, SaturdayWhat West Ham W allow attacking midfielders
Position stats13 appearances at CAM against West Ham W in their last 20 matches; league average from the Women's Super League.
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Odds OutliersFrancesca Kirby 2026/2027 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Francesca Kirby has appeared in 6 Women's Super League matches this season, totalling 526 minutes at an average rating of 7.27. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Women's Super League midfielders.
Attacking stats
Francesca Kirby has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 66 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 67th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Francesca Kirby has 2 assists and 17 key passes , creating 3 big chances . Francesca Kirby has set up 19 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 85th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Francesca Kirby has completed 224 of 261 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 56th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Francesca Kirby completes 2 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 17 duels .
Defending stats
Francesca Kirby makes 9 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 58 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 45th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Francesca Kirby has committed 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Women's Super LeagueMainly right central midfielder (2 appearances), also at right midfielder (1) and striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Brighton W squad
A. Khamis Masaka
22 yrs#7
M. Camille Haley
27 yrs#9
K. Seike
30 yrs#11
O. Garcia23 yrs#21
E. Sheila Murphy
23 yrs#35
N. Krezyman
22 yrs#44
M. Louise Symonds23 yrs#8
J. Čanković
31 yrs#10
L. Joëlle Wälti
33 yrs#13F. Kirby33 yrs#14
E. Marie Joramo
24 yrs#15
R. Jane Rayner26 yrs#17
O. Tvedten26 yrs#20S. Jessica Peskett23 yrs#27T. Warren17 yrs#41
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Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Women's Super League | 17 | 1,192 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 17 | 6.64 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Super League | 17 | 1,315 | 7 | 2 | 24 | 23 | 7.26 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Super League | 21 | 894 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 20 | 7.32 |
 UEFA Women's Champions League | 7 | 424 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 7.16 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Super League | 8 | 503 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1.02 |
| UEFA Women's Champions League | 5 | 281 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 7.22 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Super League | 13 | 861 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | - |
| UEFA Women's Champions League | 6 | 448 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 7.55 |
About Francesca Kirby
Women's Super League 2026/2027 season
This season in the Women's Super League, Francesca Kirby has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 6 appearances (6 starts), totalling 526 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Francesca Kirby has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Francesca Kirby has created 0 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (25% success rate). Francesca Kirby has contributed 17 key passes and 20 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Francesca Kirby has registered 9 tackles (3 won), 5 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 224 from 261 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Francesca Kirby has won 17 of 31 total duels.
Discipline
Francesca Kirby has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 3.
About Francesca Kirby
Francesca Kirby is a 33-year-old midfielder playing for Brighton W in the Women's Super League, representing England. and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 29 June 1993.
Most recent appearance
Francesca Kirby's most recent match was away at Manchester City W on September 7th. Brighton W lost 3-2. Francesca Kirby played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 2 shots, 2 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.28.
Recent matches
- September 7th3-2 lossatManchester City W(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.28)
- April 18th5-1 winvsCharlton Athletic W(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.97)
- September 26th2-0 lossatLondon City Lionesses W(90 mins, rating 6.7)
- December 18th1-1 drawvsAston Villa W(76 mins, rating 7.03)
- October 19th2-2 drawatBirmingham City W(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.71)
Next fixture
Francesca Kirby and Brighton W are next in action on June 5th against West Ham W in the Women's Super League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Brighton W vs West Ham W match preview.
Teammates at Brighton W
Francesca Kirby currently plays alongside Marisa Christiane Wilhelmina Olislagers, Rebecca Jane Rayner, Nadia Krezyman, Jelena Čanković, Emilie Rose Gay, Manuela Vanegas Cataño, Maelys Mpome, Madison Camille Haley, Taylor Warren, Gabrielle Alishya George, Melina Loeck, Sophie Jessica Peskett, Emily Sheila Murphy, Olivia Garcia, Eleanor Caitlin Heeps, Caitlin Mary Hayes, Aisha Khamis Masaka, Francesca Kirby, Olaug Tvedten, Moeka Minami, Chiamaka Cynthia Nnadozie, Marit Auée, Lia Joëlle Wälti, Emilie Marie Joramo, Kiko Seike, Hannah Rose Poulter, Charlize Jayde Rule and Maisie Louise Symonds at Brighton W.