Brighton Frustrated in Goalless Draw Against Tromso in Conference League

Brighton was forced to accept a goalless draw against a resolute Tromso team in the initial leg of their Conference League play-off tie.

Participating in their first competitive fixture of the season, the Seagulls appeared somewhat sluggish at times against a Norwegian opponent that was already midway through its domestic campaign.

Brighton will need to secure the win at home in the second leg next Thursday night, knowing that any victory will be sufficient to advance them to the main stage of the competition.

Fabian Hurzeler had indicated prior to the match that Carlos Baleba would be absent due to a minor injury, though it is understood the midfielder is close to a transfer to Manchester United.

In the interim, Brighton faces its inaugural Premier League fixture of the 2026/27 season. They are preparing to host Aston Villa, with the match broadcast live on Sky Sports on Sunday, kicking off at 2 PM.

Key Moments

29th Minute: SAVE! Haugaard was called into action once more from a distance as Rutter fired a shot from 25 yards. The Tromso goalkeeper dived to his left to push the ball wide.

30th Minute: GREAT SAVE! From the subsequent corner, the ball fell to Osman. He controlled it with his chest and struck a powerful volley, but Haugaard reacted brilliantly to deflect it for another corner.

45+2 Minute: CHANCE! Gross delivered a superb corner that found Boscagli. He was unmarked in the center but headed the ball over the bar.

49th Minute: BIG SAVE! Tromso threatened! A ball from Edvardsson found its way through to Heine Larsen. The offside flag remained down, but Verbruggen rushed off his line to make a crucial save.

54th Minute: SAVE! Ayari was increasingly influential. He received a yellow card and then navigated past two challenges before seeing his shot tipped wide.

75th Minute: BIG CHANCE! A brilliant cross from Cozier-Duberry found Kostoulas in the middle. It was a substitute-to-substitute connection, but Kostoulas headed over from an excellent position.

86th Minute: WHAT A CHANCE! Tromso should have secured the win! Vadebu broke through following some poor defending from Vuskovic. He was clear on goal but put his shot wide.

Watch Brighton vs Aston Villa in their opening game of the 2026/27 Premier League season live on Sky Sports on Sunday; kick-off 2 PM.

English Translation:

Brighton was compelled to accept a goalless draw against a steadfast Tromso side in the initial leg of their Conference League play-off. Playing their first competitive match of the season, the Seagulls appeared somewhat labored at times against a Norwegian outfit midway through their domestic campaign. Brighton will need to accomplish the task at home in the second leg next Thursday night, knowing any win will be sufficient to propel them into the competition's main draw. Prior to the game, Fabian Hurzeler had stated that Carlos Baleba would miss the trip due to a minor injury, though it appears the midfielder is nearing a move to Manchester United. In between these fixtures, they will face their first Premier League game of the 2026/27 season, as they prepare to host Aston Villa live on Sky Sports on Sunday, with a 2 PM kick-off.

Key Moments (English):

29': SAVE! Haugaard was called into action again from distance as Rutter struck one from 25 yards, and the Tromso keeper got down to his left to push it wide.

30': GREAT SAVE! From the resulting corner, it fell to Osman. He chested it down and lashed it on the volley, and Haugaard reacted brilliantly to touch it out for another corner.

45+2': CHANCE! Super ball in from Gross with a corner that found Boscagli. He was unmarked in the middle but headed over!

49': BIG SAVE! Tromso threatened! One ball from Edvardsson found its way through to Heine Larsen. The flag stayed down, but Verbruggen rushed off his line to make a brilliant stop.

54': SAVE! Ayari was growing in influence. He found his way into the book and then skipped two challenges before seeing his shot palmed wide.

75': BIG CHANCE! Brilliant cross from Cozier-Duberry found Kostoulas in the middle. It was a substitute-to-substitute play, but Kostoulas headed over from a great position!

86': WHAT A CHANCE! Tromso should win it!! Vadebu was in after some poor defending from Vuskovic. He was clean in on goal but put it wide!