Rangers conquerors perform Conference League ‘miracle’ as Celtic record breaker draws a blank

Czech side pull off huge Conference League shock just months after Rangers win.

Scotsman

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 7:15 AM

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Jablonec held Brighton to a 0-0 draw in the UEFA Conference League.
The Czech side previously eliminated Scottish club Rangers in the tournament's qualifiers.
Celtic record sale Matt O'Riley started in Brighton's attack but failed to score.

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Czech outfit Jablonec held English Premier League side Brighton to a 0-0 draw in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. Jablonec, who eliminated Rangers during the qualifying rounds, withstood 26 shots and 72 percent possession at Stadion Strelnice to pull off what head coach Lubos Kozel termed a miracle result.

Former Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley started in Brighton's attack but could not break through the stubborn defense. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler acknowledged his team failed to reach their highest level, while Kozel hailed the historic draw as the best result of his coaching career.

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