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 · The National

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

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Brighton and Bournemouth earned home European victories over Kauno Zalgiris and Sturm Graz.
Georginio Rutter scored twice and assisted another as Brighton won 4-0 in the Conference League.
Bournemouth marked their first home European tie with a 3-0 Europa League win over Sturm Graz.

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Brighton and Bournemouth both earned European home victories, beating Kauno Zalgiris and Sturm Graz respectively. Georginio Rutter led Brighton with two goals and an assist in a 4-0 UEFA Conference League win. Jack Hinshelwood and Matt O'Riley also scored for Fabian Hurzeler's side.

Bournemouth celebrated their first-ever European match at the Vitality Stadium with a 3-0 Europa League triumph over Sturm Graz. Evanilson opened the scoring before Rayan and an added-time penalty from Alvaro Rodriguez secured the historic victory for Marco Rose's team.

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