# Anderlecht advances, Hammarby drops to Conference League

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/anderlecht-europa-league-qualifying
> Updated: 2026-07-30T20:30:16.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 4.

RSC Anderlecht upgraded Lotto Park with a hybrid surface, drainage and heating before the Europa League second‑qualifying‑round tie with Sweden’s Hammarby. Six debutants – Danylo Sikan, Giulian Biancone, Léo Pétrot, Lukas Ambros, Joshua Nga Kana and Jayden Onia Seke – featured in the first‑leg match, which was played in Stockholm. Sikan opened the scoring from a free‑kick in the 5th minute, but the Belgian side were reduced to ten men when midfielder Nathan Saliba received a second yellow in the 78th minute, a decision that sparked debate. Hammarby equalised through substitute Frank Junior Adjei in the 89th minute, ending the leg 1‑1.

In the second leg, Hammarby took an early 1‑0 lead, but Anderlecht responded with goals from Sikan, Mihajlo Cvetković and Tristan Degreef to win 3‑1 on the night and 4‑2 on aggregate. The victory advances Anderlecht to the next qualifying round, while Hammarby is eliminated from the Europa League and moves into the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round, where they will face Polish side Raków Częstochowa. The outcome was confirmed on 30 July 2026 following the tie’s conclusion.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-30: Hammarby, BP and Birmingham City record key football match outcomes

Hammarby exits Europa League to Anderlecht, BP women beat Djurgården 2‑1, and August Priske scores as Birmingham City wins a friendly against Barcelona on penalties.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hammarby-knocked-out-of-europa-league-qualifier-by-anderlecht

### 2026-07-24: Frank Adjei Junior’s Late Goal Secures Hammarby Draw with Anderlecht

Frank Adjei Junior’s 89th‑minute equaliser gave Hammarby a 1‑1 draw with Anderlecht in the Europa League second‑qualifying‑round first leg, setting up a decisive second leg in Belgium.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/frank-adjei-juniors-late-goal-secures-hammarby-draw-with-anderlecht

### 2026-07-23: Anderlecht and Hammarby draw 1‑1 in Stockholm as Saliba's red card fuels controversy

Anderlecht and Hammarby tied 1‑1 in Stockholm; Saliba was sent off after a second yellow, prompting coach Vítor Bruno’s disappointment and analyst Gilles De Bilde’s criticism of the decision.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anderlecht-draws-1-1-with-hammarby-as-six-debutants-feature

### 2026-07-18: Anderlecht Prepares for Europa League Draw as Pitch Issues Resolved

RSC Anderlecht draws Hammarby for the Europa League second‑qualifying round while confirming its Lotto Park pitch will be ready by July 30 despite recent setbacks.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anderlecht-prepares-for-europa-league-draw-as-pitch-issues-resolved

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