Arsenal vs Birmingham City English Women's Super League

What happened in Arsenal vs Birmingham City?

Arsenal drew with Birmingham City 1–1 in the English Women's Super League at Emirates Stadium, London, England on October 17, 2026. The goals came from Oceane Hurtre (53'), Olivia Smith (66'). Birmingham City went ahead through Oceane Hurtre in the 53rd minute. The points were shared.

Arsenal had 75.8% of the ball and 27 shots (4 on target), against 5 (1 on target) for Birmingham City. In the English Women's Super League table, Arsenal sit 8th and Birmingham City 11th. Recent form: Arsenal won one, drew two and lost two of their last five; Birmingham City drew one and lost four of their last five.

Before kick-off, Pacy's model made Arsenal favourites at 80.6%, and the game ended level.

Timeline

1. Kickoff
2. 7'Start Delay — Arsenal
3. 7'Start Delay — Birmingham City
4. 7'End Delay — Arsenal
5. 7'End Delay — Birmingham City
6. 45'+2'Halftime
7. 45'Start 2nd Half
8. 53'Goal — Oceane Hurtre (Birmingham City)
9. 56'Start Delay — Arsenal
10. 56'Start Delay — Birmingham City
11. 57'End Delay — Arsenal
12. 57'End Delay — Birmingham City
13. 57'Substitution — Lee Geum-Min (Birmingham City)
14. 66'Goal — Olivia Smith (Arsenal)
15. 70'Yellow Card — Georgia Stanway (Arsenal)
16. 72'Yellow Card — Neve Herron (Birmingham City)
17. 77'Substitution — Géraldine Reuteler (Arsenal)
18. 78'Substitution — Emily Fox (Arsenal)
19. 78'Start Delay — Birmingham City
20. 78'Start Delay — Arsenal
21. 78'End Delay — Birmingham City
22. 78'End Delay — Arsenal
23. 79'Substitution — Veatriki Sarri (Birmingham City)
24. 86'Substitution — Caitlin Foord (Arsenal)
25. 86'Substitution — Élisa De Almeida (Arsenal)
26. 90'Start Delay — Birmingham City
27. 90'Start Delay — Arsenal
28. 90'+2'End Delay — Birmingham City
29. 90'+2'End Delay — Arsenal
30. 90'+6'End Regular Time

Match statistics

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Lineups