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Euro round-up: English duo seal double victory on home soil

Brighton and Bournemouth enjoyed memorable European nights as both EPL sides claimed emphatic victories on home soil.

By Stewart Wilson · Herald Scotland

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 10:00 PM

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Brighton and Bournemouth earned comprehensive European home wins in the Conference League and Europa League.
Georginio Rutter scored two goals and provided an assist as Brighton thrashed Kauno Zalgiris 4-0.
Bournemouth marked their first home European fixture with a 3-0 victory against Sturm Graz.

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Brighton and Bournemouth both earned emphatic home victories in European competition. Brighton secured a 4-0 win against Lithuanian champions Kauno Zalgiris in the Conference League, while Bournemouth defeated Sturm Graz 3-0 in their first European home match at the Vitality Stadium in the Europa League.

Georginio Rutter led Brighton with two goals and an assist, alongside goals from Jack Hinshelwood and Matt O'Riley. For Bournemouth, Evanilson opened the scoring before Rayan and an Alvaro Rodriguez stoppage-time penalty sealed their win under manager Marco Rose.

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