Jablonec to host English side Brighton at Střelnice

22.10.2026 10:00 HotInfo

Jablonec footballers will take to the field on Thursday at their home Střelnice stadium against English club Brighton in the second round of the Conference League league phase. The match is being described as one of the biggest challenges in the club's history. According to available information, the stadium is sold out, and around a thousand fans of the English team are expected to travel to Jablonec. isport.cz ↗

Brighton comes into the match in excellent form. They have won their last six competitive matches, currently have the best attack in the Premier League, and along with Arsenal, also the most solid defense. Jablonec coach Luboš Kozel said that, in his opinion, the English team has the quality level of a Champions League side. idnes.cz ↗

Jablonec lost the opening Conference League match away to Freiburg, who at the time were leading the Bundesliga. However, according to the coach, the Czech team put in a respectable performance and is now preparing for another attractive opponent ahead of the home match. isport.cz ↗

At a press conference in Jablonec, Brighton coach Fabian Hürzeler became acquainted with the Czech word "zázrak" (miracle). He was responding to a question from an English reporter, who asked whether a possible Jablonec victory would constitute a miracle. Kozel also jokingly remarked that he had called Chelsea to find out how to play against Brighton. denik.cz ↗

The match will offer a clash between the Czech team and one of the competition's favorites. After their opening defeat, Jablonec will be seeking their first points in the league phase, while Brighton will want to confirm their current form. eurofotbal.cz ↗

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