Brighton vs Kauno Žalgiris will take place in the UEFA Europa Conference League (Europe) during the 2026 season on Thursday, 15 October 2026, at 3:00 PM ET at Amex Stadium. Get our score prediction, match preview, head-to-head (H2H) record, predicted lineups, live score updates, match statistics, and final result for today’s Brighton vs Kauno Žalgiris fixture on LIVESOCCER.UK.COM.
AI Match Prediction
Brighton enter this Europa Conference League opener sitting 2nd in their domestic table, having dismantled Arsenal 3-0 and Coventry 5-0 in recent weeks. In stark contrast, Kauno Žalgiris arrive positioned 32nd, struggling to find consistency against domestic opposition like Panevėžys and FK Zalgiris Vilnius. While Brighton’s recent 2-0 win over Sunderland highlights a clinical attacking edge, the visitors lack any comparable European pedigree or recent high-scoring results against top-tier opponents.
The gulf in recent competitive output suggests a lopsided affair. Brighton’s ability to net 13 goals across five matches outweighs any defensive resistance the visitors offer. Predicted Score: 4-0
🤖 AI Match Prediction · Updated October 15, 2026, 8:17 AM ET
Last 5 Matches for Both Teams
| Date | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2026 | Sunderland vs Brighton | 0 – 2 | W |
| 19 Sep 2026 | Brighton vs Arsenal | 3 – 0 | W |
| 17 Sep 2026 | Manchester United vs Brighton | 2 – 3 | W |
| 13 Sep 2026 | Coventry vs Brighton | 0 – 5 | W |
| 05 Sep 2026 | Brighton vs Leeds | 1 – 1 | D |
| Date | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2026 | Suduva Marijampole vs Kauno Žalgiris | 0 – 1 | W |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Brighton vs Kauno Žalgiris | 4 – 0 | L |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Minija vs Kauno Žalgiris | 0 – 3 | W |
| 20 Sep 2026 | Šiauliai vs Kauno Žalgiris | 0 – 2 | W |
| 16 Sep 2026 | FK Zalgiris Vilnius vs Kauno Žalgiris | 3 – 2 | L |
Match Preview
Brighton begin their UEFA Conference League campaign as pre-tournament favorites, hosting Kauno Žalgiris at the Amex Stadium for the Lithuanian side's first-ever appearance in a major European main draw. Fabian Hürzeler’s side enters this fixture in formidable form, riding a four-match winning streak across all competitions despite playing with ten men in their recent 2-0 victory over Sunderland. Conversely, Kauno Žalgiris arrive in England following a domestic cup success, though they face a daunting historical precedent as no Lithuanian club has ever secured an away victory in major European competition, recording eight losses and two draws in ten previous attempts.
The disparity in current momentum is stark. Brighton have been dominant at home, remaining unbeaten in four games this season while keeping four consecutive clean sheets in European fixtures at the Amex. Furthermore, the Seagulls have consistently displayed an aggressive attacking output, scoring at least three goals in each of their last five home wins.
While Kauno Žalgiris successfully navigated qualifying rounds to reach this stage, they struggled significantly on the road in Europe recently, failing to score in their last three away matches. This inability to find the net will be tested against a Brighton defense that has conceded only once at home this term.
🤖 Match Preview · Updated October 15, 2026, 8:18 AM ET
Match Report
Final Result Brighton vs Kauno Žalgiris (UEFA Europa Conference League, World)
Final result Brighton vs Kauno Žalgiris in the UEFA Europa Conference League (World) ended with a score of 4 - 0. View match statistics, team lineups, match timeline, goalscorers, and a full match summary.
📊 Match Result · Updated October 15, 2026, 4:59 PM ET
Match Statistics
| Brighton | Statistics | Kauno Žalgiris |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Shots on Goal | 1 |
| 16 | Shots off Goal | 2 |
| 35 | Total Shots | 4 |
| 10 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 27 | Shots insidebox | 3 |
| 8 | Shots outsidebox | 1 |
| 11 | Fouls | 8 |
| 13 | Corner Kicks | 0 |
| - | Offsides | - |
| 78% | Ball Possession | 22% |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| - | Red Cards | - |
| 1 | Goalkeeper Saves | 5 |
| 687 | Total passes | 207 |
| 632 | Passes accurate | 136 |
| 92% | Passes % | 66% |
| 4.02 | expected_goals | 0.04 |
| 0.63 | goals_prevented | 0.63 |
Team Lineups
Brighton
- 1. B. Verbruggen (G)
- 20. Costinha (D)
- 5. L. Dunk (D)
- 30. M. Svoboda (D)
- 21. O. Boscagli (D)
- 13. P. Gross (M)
- 35. M. Yalcouye (M)
- 8. J. Hinshelwood (M)
- 33. M. O'Riley (F)
- 10. G. Rutter (F)
- 15. I. Osman (F)
- 23. J. Steele (G)
- 38. T. McGill (G)
- 24. F. Kadioglu (D)
- 29. M. De Cuyper (D)
- 44. L. Vuskovic (D)
- 26. Y. Ayari (M)
- 25. D. Gomez (M)
- 14. C. Andres (M)
- 59. Y. Ibrahim (M)
- 50. S. Nti (M)
- 19. C. Kostoulas (F)
- 12. P. David (F)
Kauno Žalgiris
- 55. T. Svedkauskas (G)
- 45. J. Moutachy (D)
- 3. A. Tolordava (D)
- 23. A. Hernandez (D)
- 37. N. Iyobosa Edokpolor (D)
- 32. F. Baldassarra (M)
- 70. F. Ourega (M)
- 7. A. Benchaib (M)
- 8. Y. Karashima (M)
- 15. Leo Ribeiro (M)
- 19. Renan Oliveira (F)
- 22. D. Mikelionis (G)
- 77. R. Lekiatas (D)
- 33. M. Konatar (D)
- 62. L. I. Kastrati (D)
- 14. V. Slivka (M)
- 17. I. Fiolic (M)
- 20. A. Kalik (M)
- 10. G. Sirgedas (M)
- 27. G. Debeljuh (F)
- 9. L. Krekovic (F)
- 24. M. Burba (F)
👥 Team Lineups · Updated October 15, 2026, 2:40 PM ET
Match Timeline
Brighton - Kauno Žalgiris H2H
| Date | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Brighton | 4 - 0 | Kauno Žalgiris | UEFA Europa Conference League |
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Brighton - Kauno Žalgiris FAQs
Brighton menang 4-0 atas Kauno Žalgiris. Half-time score: 2 - 0.
Goals for Brighton: ⚽ G. Rutter 41', ⚽ J. Hinshelwood 45', ⚽ G. Rutter 53', ⚽ M. O'Riley 67'.
Kauno Žalgiris: Fabien Ourega 12'.
The match is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM ET.
The match is being played at American Express Stadium , Falmer.
This match is part of UEFA Europa Conference League (World) the 2026 in League Stage - 1.
The match is officiated by referee Mikkel Redder, Denmark.
Brighton had 78%, while Kauno Žalgiris sebesar 22%.
Brighton play in a formation 4-3-3 managed by Fabian Hurzeler. Kauno Žalgiris play in a formation 4-1-4-1 managed by Eivinas Cerniauskas.
Brighton: B. Verbruggen, Costinha, L. Dunk, M. Svoboda, O. Boscagli, P. Gross, M. Yalcouye, J. Hinshelwood, M. O'Riley, G. Rutter, I. Osman. Kauno Žalgiris: T. Svedkauskas, J. Moutachy, A. Tolordava, A. Hernandez, N. Iyobosa Edokpolor, F. Baldassarra, F. Ourega, A. Benchaib, Y. Karashima, Leo Ribeiro, Renan Oliveira.
🔄 M. De Cuyper → O. Boscagli 46' | 🔄 L. Vuskovic → L. Dunk 46' | 🔄 R. Lekiatas → F. Ourega 46' | 🔄 L. Krekovic → Leo Ribeiro 46' | 🔄 Y. Ayari → P. Gross 57' | 🔄 P. David → J. Hinshelwood 57' | 🔄 A. Kalik → F. Baldassarra 57' | 🔄 G. Debeljuh → Renan Oliveira 57' | 🔄 V. Slivka → A. Benchaib 61' | 🔄 Y. Ibrahim → I. Osman 67'.
