Brighton players reimburse fans for travel to Arctic Circle playoff
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:32 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Brighton players are covering the cost of match tickets for 407 supporters traveling to Tromsø for a UEFA Conference League playoff match on August 20. Additionally, fans will receive scarves and t-shirts as a gesture of thanks for their dedication. Brighton captain Lewis Dunk highlighted the players' desire to acknowledge the supporters' commitment, especially given the last-minute nature of the trip. The match marks Brighton's first competitive game of the season following their eighth-place finish in the Premier League last season. Refunds for the tickets will be processed after the game.
- •Players reimburse 407 fans for tickets to Tromsø match.
- •Fans will also receive scarves and t-shirts.
- •Match scheduled for August 20 in Tromsø, Norway.
- •Brighton aims for a strong start after last season's eighth-place finish.
- •Refunds will be issued after the game.
- 12:21 AMESPN Soccer — Brighton covering fan tickets for Arctic Circle game
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Brighton players pay cost of game tickets for their fans traveling to Arctic Circle for playoff
"Brighton's players are paying the cost of match tickets for their fans who are traveling to the Arctic Circle for Thursday night's UEFA Conference League playoff match against Norwegian team Tromsø. The Premier League club said Wednesday that the 407 fans making the trip will get ticket-cost refunds as well as scarves and t-shirts as a special thanks for their dedication. Brighton captain Lewis Dunk said players wanted to recognize their supporters' commitment.
"Brighton & Hove Albion players are paying the cost of match tickets for their fans who are traveling to the Arctic Circle for Thursday night's UEFA Conference League playoff match against Norwegian team Tromso.
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External links- ESPN SoccerAug 20, 2026, 12:21 AMBrighton covering fan tickets for Arctic Circle game
Brighton & Hove Albion players are paying the cost of match tickets for their fans who are traveling to the Arctic Circle for Thursday night's UEFA Conference League playoff match against Norwegian team Tromso.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 10:46 PMBrighton players pay cost of game tickets for their fans traveling to Arctic Circle for playoff
Brighton's players are paying the cost of match tickets for their fans who are traveling to the Arctic Circle for Thursday night's UEFA Conference League playoff match against Norwegian team Tromsø. The Premier League club said Wednesday that the 407 fans making the trip will get ticket-cost refunds as well as scarves and t-shirts as a special thanks for their dedication. Brighton captain Lewis Dunk said players wanted to recognize their supporters' commitment.
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