Brighton secures 4-0 win over Kauno Zalgiris in Conference League
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 9:18 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Brighton & Hove Albion dominated Kauno Žalgiris with a 4-0 victory in their UEFA Conference League match on October 15. Georginio Rutter scored twice, while Jack Hinshelwood and Matt O'Riley added goals for the Seagulls. Brighton controlled the game, holding nearly 80% possession, and broke the deadlock in the first half after 41 minutes. The win marks a strong start for Brighton in the league phase of the competition, and they aim to continue their good form against rival Crystal Palace next. Brighton leads the Premier League with 18 goals in six matches this season.
- •Georginio Rutter scores two goals for Brighton.
- •Brighton holds 80% possession during the match.
- •Jack Hinshelwood returns from injury to score.
- •Brighton leads the Premier League with 18 goals this season.
- •Next match is against Crystal Palace on October 22.
- 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Rutter makes most of starting chance as he shines in Brighton victory
- 9:12 PMYahoo Sports — Brighton thrash Kauno Zalgiris in Conference League
"Georginio Rutter got Brighton & Hove Albion's Conference League campaign off to a flying start and sent a message to boss Fabian Hürzeler. Rutter has lost his place to teenage hot-shot Charalampos Kostoulas in the Albion team, and was making his first start since the opening day of the season against Lithuanian champions Kauno Zalgiris.
"Georginio Rutter scores twice as in-form Brighton begin the league phase of their Conference League campaign with a dominant home win over Lithuanian side Kauno Zalgiris.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 9:18 PMRutter makes most of starting chance as he shines in Brighton victory
Georginio Rutter got Brighton & Hove Albion's Conference League campaign off to a flying start and sent a message to boss Fabian Hürzeler. Rutter has lost his place to teenage hot-shot Charalampos Kostoulas in the Albion team, and was making his first start since the opening day of the season against Lithuanian champions Kauno Zalgiris.
- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 9:12 PMBrighton thrash Kauno Zalgiris in Conference League
Georginio Rutter scores twice as in-form Brighton begin the league phase of their Conference League campaign with a dominant home win over Lithuanian side Kauno Zalgiris.
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