# Jablonec hold Brighton as Seagulls search for breakthrough in Czechia

Developing: Brighton have had the greater share of the play, but remain level at 0–0 in their Conference League visit to Jablonec.

By The Signal Edition | Sports / Soccer
Published: 2026-10-22T18:14:00Z
Updated: 2026-10-22T18:14:00Z
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## Summary
- Sky’s live feed has Jablonec and Brighton level 0–0 in the 64th minute; Brighton’s official listing still shows the half-time status.
- Brighton have pressed forward, but Jablonec goalkeeper Jan Hanus has saved efforts from Georginio Rutter and Matej Polidar.
- The fixture is Matchday 2 of the UEFA Conference League league phase, following Brighton’s 4–0 opening win over Kauno Žalgiris.

## Goalless in Jablonec

Brighton are still searching for a breakthrough in Jablonec, where the UEFA Conference League match remains 0–0. As of 18:14 UTC on October 22, Sky Sports’ live commentary had the match at 64 minutes; the Brighton club fixture page also showed a goalless score, but its status remained at half-time. The live feeds are therefore not synchronized, and the minute and score here follow Sky’s more advanced match commentary. [2](https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/fixtures-first-team-men) [3](https://www.skysports.com/football/fk-jablonec-vs-brighton-and-hove-albion/577910)

The Seagulls have controlled the match for long stretches, yet have not turned that pressure into a goal. Their attempts have been met by resistance from goalkeeper Jan Hanus and by efforts that have gone wide or been ruled offside. Jablonec, meanwhile, have stayed in the contest and had chances of their own before the break. [3](https://www.skysports.com/football/fk-jablonec-vs-brighton-and-hove-albion/577910) [4](https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/oct/22/lech-poznan-sunderland-juventus-rennes-bournemouth-milan-crystal-palace-celtic-europa-league-live)

## Hanus keeps Brighton out

Brighton created the clearer opportunities in the opening half. Hanus saved from Georginio Rutter twice, including a close-range effort in the 31st minute, and also denied Jack Hinshelwood and Malick Yalcouyé. Ibrahim Osman missed from inside the area early in the second half, while Rutter sent another attempt high and wide. Brighton also had a Yalcouyé finish ruled out for offside, according to the Guardian’s live coverage. [3](https://www.skysports.com/football/fk-jablonec-vs-brighton-and-hove-albion/577910) [4](https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/oct/22/lech-poznan-sunderland-juventus-rennes-bournemouth-milan-crystal-palace-celtic-europa-league-live)

Jablonec were not without a threat: Matej Polidar found space in the box in the 21st minute, but Bart Verbruggen saved, and Antonín Rusek later headed wide from a Jiří Sláma cross. The home side made a double change on 62 minutes, introducing Garang Kuol and Sebastian Nebyla as Brighton continued to look for a way through. [3](https://www.skysports.com/football/fk-jablonec-vs-brighton-and-hove-albion/577910)

## European context

The match is the second round of the 2026–27 Conference League league phase. Brighton began with a 4–0 win over Kauno Žalgiris, in which Rutter scored twice. UEFA’s matchday briefing said Brighton had yet to concede in three European matches this season as they travelled to Czechia. Jablonec opened its league-phase campaign with a 3–2 defeat away to Freiburg, according to the competition’s matchday coverage. [1](https://www.uefa.com/uefaconferenceleague/news/02aa-21d752908682-ff3294f4d833-1000--conference-league-matchday-2-briefing-ajax-atalanta-brig/) [4](https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/oct/22/lech-poznan-sunderland-juventus-rennes-bournemouth-milan-crystal-palace-celtic-europa-league-live)

A point would give Jablonec a first result in the league phase, while Brighton will want to add to their opening win and keep their early European momentum. With the score still level in the latest minute-by-minute feed, the match remains open: Brighton need more precision in the final third, and Jablonec are one transition or set piece away from putting their visitors under pressure. Brighton’s next league-phase match is away to Getafe on November 5, followed by a home fixture against Universitatea Craiova later that month. This report is developing and should be refreshed when the live score is confirmed by the clubs or UEFA. [1](https://www.uefa.com/uefaconferenceleague/news/02aa-21d752908682-ff3294f4d833-1000--conference-league-matchday-2-briefing-ajax-atalanta-brig/) [2](https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/fixtures-first-team-men) [3](https://www.skysports.com/football/fk-jablonec-vs-brighton-and-hove-albion/577910)

## Reporting sources
1. [UEFA: Conference League Matchday 2 briefing: Ajax, Atalanta, Brighton chase victories](https://www.uefa.com/uefaconferenceleague/news/02aa-21d752908682-ff3294f4d833-1000--conference-league-matchday-2-briefing-ajax-atalanta-brig/) (2026-10-22)
2. [Brighton & Hove Albion: Fixtures – First Team Men](https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/fixtures-first-team-men) (2026-10-22)
3. [Sky Sports: FK Jablonec vs Brighton – Live match updates](https://www.skysports.com/football/fk-jablonec-vs-brighton-and-hove-albion/577910) (2026-10-22)
4. [The Guardian: Lech Poznan v Sunderland, Juventus v Rennes, and more: Europa League – live](https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/oct/22/lech-poznan-sunderland-juventus-rennes-bournemouth-milan-crystal-palace-celtic-europa-league-live) (2026-10-22)