Brighton and Hove Albion Held by Tromso in Conference League
Brighton make their Conference League debut against a Tromsø side that has already played 17 domestic matches and beat CFR Cluj 7-1 on aggregate.
- On Thursday, August 20, 2026, Brighton & Hove Albion drew 0-0 against Tromsø at the Romssa Arena in Norway during the first leg of their UEFA Conference League playoff.
- Tromsø challenged the visitors with a significant fitness advantage, having already played 17 matches in their domestic Eliteserien campaign, while Brighton began their first competitive match under manager Fabian Hurzeler.
- Brighton created several scoring opportunities but could not beat Tromsø goalkeeper Jakob Haugaard, while the club's players reimbursed ticket costs for 407 traveling supporters who made the journey into the Arctic Circle.
- Tromsø nearly snatched a late victory when defender Isak Vadebu raced clear three minutes from time, but he could not find the target as the match finished all square.
- The teams now head to England for the decisive second leg scheduled for August 27 at the American Express Stadium, where the winner will advance to the next stage of the competition.
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