Arsenal vs Brighton: Drama as Emma Kullberg is sent off just 7 minutes into WSL season

The 2022/23 Women’s Super League season got off to an explosive start as Brighton were forced down to ten players in the first half.

The Seagulls travelled to Meadow Park to take on Arsenal but did not get off to the strong start they had hoped for.

After just seven minutes of play, Emma Kullberg was shown a straight red card and given her marching orders.

Kullberg, who travelled with Sweden to compete at Euro 2022, was shown the first card of the season after bringing down international teammate Stina Blackstenius on the edge of the box.

A quick break set up a decent chance for Arsenal as Blackstenius was played through on goal. The Swede found herself with the opportunity to slot the first goal of the season past Megan Walsh but her compatriot clipped her heels and brought her down in a dangerous area.

It took seven minutes for the first red card of the 2022/23 @BarclaysWSL season to be shown…Brighton's Emma Kullberg with the 'honour'.