The 2026–27 UEFA Conference League group stage delivered an intriguing European David-versus-Goliath matchup as Czech side FK Jablonec hosted Premier League high-fliers Brighton & Hove Albion at the Stadion Střelnice. Entering the fixture on October 22, 2026, Fabian Hürzeler’s Seagulls boasted a stellar run of form, sitting high in the English top flight following a resounding 5-0 M23 derby thrashing of Crystal Palace. Conversely, Jablonec approached the game looking to estab