Brighton host Tromsø at the Amex on Thursday knowing any win will send them through to the Conference League’s league phase, the tie level at 0-0 after a goalless first leg in Norway.
Fabian Hürzeler’s side dominated possession and chances in that game without finding a breakthrough against a well-organised Tromsø defence.
Brighton & Hove Albion team newsYankuba Minteh remains out with a leg injury expected to keep him sidelined for two to three months, and Evan Ferguson (ankle) and Stefanos Tzimas (knee) are also unavailable. Carlos Baleba was not considered fit enough to feature in the first leg and continues to be the subject of transfer interest from Manchester United. Pascal Struijk, back in training after managing an issue that kept him out of pre-season friendlies, could be in line for his first involvement of the season.
Hürzeler is likely to make some adjustments after Sunday’s 4-0 win over Aston Villa, with Jack Hinshelwood pushing for inclusion having scored twice in that game. Bart Verbruggen is expected to continue in goal behind a back four built around Luka Vuskovic, who started the first leg following his club-record move from Tottenham.
Yasin Ayari and Mats Wieffer offer control in midfield, while Ibrahim Osman, who impressed on his Brighton debut in Norway, is expected to retain his place in the final third alongside Diego Gómez and Georginio Rutter.
Brighton & Hove Albion predicted lineupBrighton & Hove Albion possible starting XI (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Kadıoğlu, Vuskovic, Dunk, De Cuyper; Ayari, Groß; Osman, Gómez, Rutter; Hinshelwood
When will the match kick off?The UEFA Conference League play-off second leg kicks off at 19:30 on Thursday, 27 August 2026.
How to watch Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tromsø?The match will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports, with coverage also available to stream on discovery+.
Read more – Brighton vs Tromsø – Match preview and team news
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