# Brighton 4-0 Kauno Zalgiris: Rutter scores twice

> Brighton thrashes Lithuanian side Kauno Zalgiris 4-0 in Conference League opener.
- Title: Brighton 4-0 Kauno Zalgiris: Rutter scores twice · Sky Sports
- Summary: Brighton thrashes Lithuanian side Kauno Zalgiris 4-0 in Conference League opener. Brighton's Georginio Rutter scores twice as Seagulls beat Kauno Zalgiris…
- Keywords: brighton, kauno zalgiris, georginio rutter, conference league, uefa, seagulls, fabian hurzeler, premier league, sports, 4-0, Kauno, Zalgiris
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/football/brighton-and-hove-albion-vs-kauno-zalgiris/report/577887
- Published: 2026-10-15T21:45:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brighton, kauno zalgiris, georginio rutter, conference league, uefa, seagulls, fabian hurzeler, premier league, sports
## Match Result
Brighton and Hove Albion defeated Kauno Zalgiris 4-0 in UEFA Conference League.
## Rutter's Double
Georginio Rutter scored twice and provided an assist for Brighton in the match.
## Key Moments
Rutter opened the scoring after a VAR check, doubled the lead at half-time, and scored again in the second half.
## Team Performance
Brighton dominated the match and kept a clean sheet with five straight wins in all competitions.
## Manager's Statement
Fabian Hurzeler praised the team's disciplined performance and clean sheet for the season.
## Next Fixtures
Brighton faces Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday, live on Sky Sports.
## Key takeaway

Brighton's Georginio Rutter scores twice as Seagulls beat Kauno Zalgiris 4-0 in UEFA Conference League.