Brighton and Hove Albion defeat Bologna ahead of Conference League play-off

Brighton and Hove Albion secured a 1-0 victory over Bologna in a pre-season friendly at the Amex Stadium. Jack Hinshelwood scored the decisive goal in the 58th minute following a sequence involving Georginio Rutter and Mats Wieffer.

Following these consecutive friendly wins, Brighton prepares for their Europa Conference League play-off against Norwegian side Tromsø. The two-legged tie begins with an away match in northern Norway on August 20, followed by a return leg at the Amex on August 27. The club faces a demanding schedule, as the fixture sits between their opening Premier League match against Aston Villa and a heavy rotation period expected later in the season.