Brighton - Tromsoe

Brighton & Hove Albion host Tromsoe at The American Express Community Stadium on 27 August 2026 for the second leg of their Conference League qualification final. Following a goalless stalemate in the first leg on 20 August 2026, the tie remains perfectly balanced with everything to play for. Brighton rely on a fluid attacking structure that recently dismantled Aston Villa 4-0, showcasing the clinical finishing they will look to replicate against the Norwegian visitors. Tromsoe, meanwhile, operate with a resilient defensive discipline that successfully frustrated their hosts during the opening encounter.

Form suggests both sides are capable of finding the net, as Tromsoe arrive fresh from a 5-0 cup victory over Ulfstind. While Brighton enter the contest with momentum from their league success, Tromsoe have proven their ability to score freely on the road during this qualifying campaign. The tactical battle will likely center on how effectively Brighton can break down the visitors' compact lines, while Tromsoe must balance their defensive duties with the threat of a counter-attack.