In the last 50 games that Chelsea have taken the lead in the WSL their record stands at: 44 wins, 5 draws and just one defeat.

Brighton's tall order just got even taller.

Kick-off in the second game of the night has been delayed until 19:25 GMT.

Visitors Manchester United were caught up in traffic on their way to the ground.

Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce was at Chester Zoo earlier this week, teaching young people about marine biology and conservation.

"Maybe it can help create future conservationists, or at least people who can pay a little more attention to the environment around them," she told BBC Sport.

Tonight though, it's not about saving the world, it's about saving United's challenge for the top three.

Brighton break up the other end in a flash and but for a last-ditch Lucy Bronze block Carla Camacho could well have found the far bottom corner.

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The ball breaks to England forward Aggie Beever-Jones midway through the Brighton half, and she turns on a sixpence and starts dashing towards goal.

As the space opens up in front of her, she goes for goal, but it's well blocked by Manuela Vanegas.

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Former Scotland defender on BBC Women's Football Weekly

The gap between Manchester United and other top teams is still there when it comes to a final.

You think what is the difference-maker in the final? The conversation could lead on to Lauren James. Maybe that's what United don't have when it comes to a final.

Yes, they've got the quality to compete in the WSL and Champions League. They absolutely deserve all the positives for what they've done this season. But that gap is so close now and that's where the frustration comes from.

And the League Cup final was another example to show that the gap is close but they are still not there yet.

Nothing much in the way of chances yet. I may or may not have jinxed us with my kick-off post.

West Ham beat Manchester United 3-2 in their first-ever league meeting back in 2019, but haven't won any of their 11 contests since, drawing three and losing eight.

However, their one win and three draws in that run have all come at home, holding Manchester United to draws in each of the past two league meetings at Chigwell Construction Stadium.

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Madison Haley cuts inside Lucy Bronze in the box but Veerle Buurman steps in with a superb block before it can trouble the Chelsea net.

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Just three minutes in and we're in need of a new match ball.

Not to bother, referee Stacey Pearson drops a well inflated new ball at the feet of Hannah Hampton and we continue on.

Brighton full-back Rachel McLauchlan launches a hopeful ball into the middle from the right flank, but Hannah Hampton gathers easily enough with Madison Haley in close attendance.

BBC Three

Good news, you can tune into West Ham v Manchester United on the BBC this evening, from 19:05 GMT on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer to be exact.

Head to the top of this live page for a direct link.

Away we go. Entertainment please!

Ahead of kick off there will be a moment of silent reflection in dedication to former Chelsea goalkeeper Amy Carr who died last week after a long battle with a brain tumour .

Her former teammates Lucy Bronze, Fran Kirby and Becky Spencer are laying a floral arrangement at the side of the pitch.

'The Liquidator' is blasting out of the PA speakers at Kingsmeadow and we all know what that means. Almost time for kick-off between Chelsea and Brighton.

BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2

Don't worry Chelsea and Brighton fans, we've got you covered too.

Head to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2 for full live commentary of events from Kingsmeadow.

Chelsea have beaten Brighton 4-2 in this fixture in each of the past two seasons.

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