Name: Fran Kirby
Nationality: England
Date of Birth: June 29, 1993
Position: Midfielder
Current club: Brighton & Hove Albion
Women's Super League clubs played for: Chelsea, Brighton & Hove Albion

Fran Kirby, the Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder, has appeared in a strong number of the side's Women's Super League matches in 2025/2026, making 10 appearances overall and accumulating 693 minutes of playing time. She has been selected in the starting XI in eight of these appearances across their 15 fixtures and been used as a substitute on two occasions.

The last time that Kirby featured in the league came on January 11 for Brighton & Hove Albion versus Aston Villa; a meeting that she played 90 minutes in during a 2-1 loss. In total, she has notched two Women's Super League goals in 2025/2026, making her tied as the team's second-top league scorer, and chipped in with one assist.

Kirby was last on target in the league in the 3-2 defeat against Manchester United on November 2, netting in the 68th minute. She opened her account for the campaign against Manchester City on September 12, scoring during a 2-1 loss.

Brighton & Hove Albion entertain Arsenal on February 15 the next time they are in Women's Super League action.

In last season's Women's Super League, Kirby played in 17 games for Brighton & Hove Albion, scored seven goals and provided two assists.

Prior to joining Brighton & Hove Albion in July 2024, Kirby made 114 league appearances in total at Chelsea, scoring 63 goals and providing 30 assists.