Georginio Rutter shone brightly for Brighton & Hove Albion in their 4-0 victory over Kauno Zalgiris in the Europa Conference League, marking a triumphant start to their campaign.

From the outset, Brighton displayed dominance at the Amex Stadium, with Rutter opening the scoring after a VAR review confirmed the ball had not gone out of play before Ibrahim Osman's assist. Rutter then turned provider just before half-time, setting up Hinshelwood to double the lead with a precise finish.

Key moments included:

• 3rd Minute: Costinha heads over from close range, missing an early chance for Brighton.
• 14th Minute: Gross forces a save from the Kauno Zalgiris goalkeeper with a free-kick.
• 43rd Minute: Rutter scores following a VAR check on Osman's cross.
• 45+1 Minute: Hinshelwood scores from Rutter's assist, making it 2-0.
• 53rd Minute: Rutter nets his second after Malick Yalcouye provides a brilliant setup.
• 67th Minute: Matt O'Riley heads in the fourth goal, celebrating his first since August 2025.

With this victory, Brighton continues their impressive form, achieving five consecutive wins across all competitions. They now prepare to face Crystal Palace in a highly anticipated Premier League clash on Sunday, live on Sky Sports.