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Brighton & Hove Albion Women's captain Maisie Symonds has signed a new long-term contract with the club, as announced on July 27, 2026. The 23-year-old midfielder, who joined from Chelsea in 2021, is Brighton's longest-serving player with 103 appearances. Head coach Dario Vidosic praised her influence on and off the pitch, stating she is key to the club's vision of becoming a top-four Women's Super League side. Symonds led Brighton to their first Women's FA Cup final in May 2026, losing to Manchester City. She has represented England up to under-21 level and received her first senior call-up in March 2025. Symonds expressed happiness at extending her stay, highlighting the club's growth and high standards. The announcement follows Brighton's plans to build Europe's first purpose-built women's football stadium, costing £75-80 million.
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Image caption: In 2021, Maisie Symonds signed her first professional contract with Brighton & Hove Albion
By Sally Freedman BBC Sport senior journalist
Brighton captain Maisie Symonds has signed a new contract, described by the club as long-term.
The 23-year-old midfielder, who joined from Chelsea in 2021, is Albion's longest-serving player and has made 103 appearances in all competitions.
Head coach Dario Vidosic said: "Maisie is a massive influence both on and off the pitch and since becoming captain last season she has developed both as a player and as a person.
"We are thrilled that she is committing her long-term future and will be part of our vision to establish Brighton as one of the top four WSL clubs."
Key Highlights
- Brighton reached the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley for the first time in May, with Symonds captaining the side against Manchester City.
- Symonds has represented England up to under-21 level and received her first senior call-up in March 2025.
Symonds on Her New Deal
"I'm very happy. I feel so at home here. It's the only club I've ever played for professionally and I feel I've grown so much over the last six years along with the club and the women's team.
"It really felt like we are setting high standards for ourselves with what we've been building in the last two years.
"We are starting to reach our potential, and we only want to get better and better."
Stadium Plans
Earlier this year, Brighton announced plans to build Europe's first purpose-built women's football stadium, which will cost £75–80m.
Related Topics
- Women's Football
- Football
- Women's Super League
- Former Brighton keeper Baggaley joins Birmingham
- What's working – and what's not – for WSL fans
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