Brighton vs Kauno Žalgiris Prediction & Preview
Thirteen points apiece. That is what Brighton & Hove Albion and FK Kauno Žalgiris have each taken from their last six matches, and it is the sort of coincidence that disappears the moment you look at who they were playing. Brighton meet the Lithuanian side in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at the American Express Stadium in Falmer, Brighton.
What time is kick-off for Brighton vs Kauno Žalgiris?
Kick-off is 20:00 BST on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at the American Express Stadium. The full fixture details:
- Fixture: Brighton & Hove Albion v FK Kauno Žalgiris
- Competition: UEFA Conference League
- Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 BST
- Venue: American Express Stadium, Falmer, Brighton
- Match page: Brighton & Hove Albion vs FK Kauno Žalgiris
Do Brighton's 13 points stand up?
They do, because of the names attached to them. In those six games Brighton won 4, drew 1 and lost 1, scoring 17 and conceding 7, and the list reads Arsenal beaten 3-0 at home, Manchester United beaten 3-2 away in the EFL Cup and Coventry City put away 5-0.
Then came 2-0 at Sunderland on 10 October 2026, five days before this match. The blemishes are a 1-1 home draw with Leeds United and a 3-4 defeat at Chelsea, and even the Chelsea game had Brighton scoring three.
Brighton at the American Express Stadium
Only two of those six were at home: the 3-0 against Arsenal and the Leeds draw. So the heavy scoring has largely happened elsewhere, which is a quirk rather than a weakness - Arsenal were taken apart on this pitch on 19 September 2026.
FK Kauno Žalgiris have conceded three goals in six
Three. In six matches the Kaunas club scored 14 and conceded 3, won 4, drew 1 and lost 1, and all three of those goals arrived in a single game, the 2-3 loss away to FK Žalgiris on 16 September 2026.
Either side of it: 1-0 at FK Panevėžys, 5-0 at home to Džiugas Telšiai, 0-0 away at FK Banga Gargždai, then 4-0 and 2-0 in consecutive wins over Šiauliai FA. The second of those came 25 days before this match. That is a side that defends properly in the TOPLYGA, and it is a real strength, just not one that has been tested by a Premier League front line.
Brighton & Hove Albion team news
Brighton are missing several forwards. Evan Ferguson (ankle), Kaoru Mitoma (hamstring) and Stefanos Tzimas (knee) were all listed as likely absentees, with Mats Wieffer (knee) out since August, while Lewis Dunk was set to return from a stiff neck and Jack Hinshelwood and Yankuba Minteh were both hoped to be available, according to Fantasy Football Scout. Fabian Hürzeler also said he hoped Femi Azeez would be close to a return.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs FK Kauno Žalgiris prediction
Brighton & Hove Albion should beat FK Kauno Žalgiris comfortably in this UEFA Conference League match at the American Express Stadium on Thursday, 15 October 2026. Brighton have scored 17 in six games and did it against Arsenal, Manchester United and Coventry City, which is a different order of opposition to Šiauliai FA and Džiugas Telšiai. Kauno Žalgiris will be organised, and the 0-0 at FK Banga Gargždai shows they can hold a game flat, but Brighton break teams down at home.
Our prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 FK Kauno Žalgiris
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