Malick Yalcouye scored the winner as Brighton and Hove Albion beat Getafe 1-0 in Spain on Thursday 5 November 2026 in the UEFA Conference League. The goal was Yalcouye's fourth of the season, and the club says Albion are fifth in the league phase table.
How Albion won in Spain
Yalcouye also hit the post in the first half, according to the club's match coverage. The club says the win was Albion's fifth consecutive clean sheet in the competition.
What Hurzeler said
Head coach Fabian Hurzeler told the club website the result was what Albion expected, but that Conference League games are different. He said Getafe sat in a low block, so Albion had to stay patient and understand what the opponent was trying to do.
He admitted the team did not play its best and made some simple errors at the top level, but said Albion deserved the win and credited the players for delivering. He called it partly a matter of mindset after the two away games against Manchester City, and said the loud, energetic away atmosphere meant the team had to be ready.
What is next for Albion
Albion flew back and played again on Sunday, beating Brentford 2-0 at the Amex. The result followed the 1-0 win at Manchester City on 31 October. Our guide to Albion's Conference League opponents and the fixtures guide have the rest of the schedule.
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