Brighton & Hove Albion announced that the club will cover the cost of match tickets for the 407 fans who are traveling to the Arctic Circle for Thursday night’s UEFA Conference League playoff against Norwegian side Tromsø. The refund, along with complimentary scarves and t‑shirts, is intended as a token of appreciation for the supporters’ dedication.
Club statement
Club captain Lewis Dunk explained that the fans only learned of the destination at the last minute, making the journey especially challenging. “It’s a long trip for them, and they had to organize everything at the last minute,” Dunk said on the club’s website. “We wanted to start the season well for the fans and make a gesture by refunding their tickets as a group.”
Match context
Brighton’s eighth‑place finish in the Premier League last season earned the Seagulls a place in the two‑legged playoff of Europe’s third‑tier competition. Tromsø secured their spot by defeating Romanian club Cluj 7‑1 on aggregate. The upcoming game in northern Norway will be Brighton’s first competitive match of the new season.
Refund details
The club said fans can expect to receive their ticket‑cost refunds in the days following the match. Dunk added, “Hopefully the fans appreciate this gesture from the players and it’s a good start to a good season with them, and we can all enjoy it along the way.”
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