Goalkeeper Cecilie Fiskerstrand headlines a list of nine players who will leave Albion when their contracts run out next month.

The Norwegian international only joined the Seagulls in January 2020 and had made seven appearances this season and provided stiff competition to Megan Walsh for the NO.1 shirt.

She joins Republic of Ireland international Rianna Jarrett, Finish international Nora Heroum, Hollie Olding, Laura Rafferty, Beth Roe and Rebekah Stott in leaving the Seagulls at the end of their contracts on June 30.

But head coach Hope Powell has thanked the nine departing players for their efforts.

She said:“We have had to make some tough decisions and it's always a difficult time when players are released.

"I’d like to thank all the girls who are leaving for their tremendous efforts during their time with the club, especially in the last year when the pandemic has challenged everyone.

“They will always be welcome visitors to Brighton, and we will do all we can to assist them if they want to stay in the professional game.

“Unfortunately Jodie has had to retire because of injury and Stotty is back in Australia having treatment for cancer, as everyone is aware.

"We are in touch with Stotty and our thoughts are with her.”

Goalkeeper Megan Walsh and defender Victoria Williams have already signed new deals in recent weeks.

Albion have also made contract offers to eight players.

Among those is top scorer Inessa Kaagman.

The Dutch midfielder has been in fine form since joining from Everton last summer, scoring eight goals and get one assists in her 23 appearances in all competitions.

The Seagulls have also made contract offers to skipper Dani Bowman, Megan Connolly, Kayleigh Green, Danique Kerkdijk, who scored a brace in the 6-0 rout of Huddersfield on Sunday, Emily Simpkins, Maisie Symonds and Aileen Whelan.

Striker Lee Geum-Min will return to her parent club Manchester City when her loan ends on June 30.

While Ellie Brazil, Fliss Gibbons, Emma Koivisto, Maya Le Tissier, Katie Robinson and Katie Startup are all under contract for the new season.