Brighton prepares for Tromso in Conference League play-off second leg
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 7:28 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Brighton faces Tromso in the second leg of their Conference League play-off on August 27, following a goalless draw in Norway last week. Manager Fabian Hurzeler must decide whether to field a strong team, just three days before an away match against Chelsea. Former players Warren Aspinall and Guy Butters advocate for a robust lineup against Tromso to avoid an upset and progress to the league phase of the competition. Aspinall suggests securing a win early to rotate players later in the match.
- •Brighton drew 0-0 in the first leg against Tromso.
- •Aspinall and Butters recommend a strong starting lineup for Brighton.
- •The match is set for August 27 at the Amex Stadium.
- •Brighton's next league match is against Chelsea on August 30.
- 7:28 AMYahoo Sports — Hurzeler has to go 'very strong' against Tromso - Aspinall
"Seagull boss Fabian Hurzeler has a big decision to make on whether he should start a strong team just three days before his side play away at Chelsea. Both former Seagulls players Warren Aspinall and Guy Butters believe Hurzeler should go strong against their Norwegian counterparts.
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