Lillestrøm will look to continue their impressive European campaign when they host Egnatia Rrogozhinë in the UEFA Europa League on August 27, 2026. The Norwegian side arrives in formidable shape, boasting a 71% win rate across their recent fixtures with five wins, one draw, and just one loss, scoring 13 goals and conceding only four. Their recent form, with three wins, a draw, and a single defeat in their last five outings, underscores their consistency and attacking prowess.
Egnatia, meanwhile, present a more modest challenge. With a 50% win rate from their last four matches (two wins, one draw, one loss), they have found the net five times while shipping four goals. This suggests a team that is defensively sound but perhaps lacking the offensive firepower to truly trouble a confident Lillestrøm side. The key narrative here is whether Egnatia can disrupt Lillestrøm's rhythm and exploit any complacency. For the hosts, maintaining their defensive solidity will be paramount, while fans will be watching for their prolific attackers to once again make the difference. Egnatia will need a disciplined performance and clinical finishing on the counter to stand any chance of an upset.
12. P. Dahlberg, 2. L. Ranger, 28. R. Gabrielsen, 5. S. Foss, 3. S. Ottesen, 29. Y. Ibrahimaj, 18. K. Krygard, 14. G. Nyheim, 26. Y. Paintsil, 8. F. Gulbrandsen, 20. Felix Va
1. L. Tandilashvili, 13. A. Kacbufi, 4. Z. Aliyev, 28. E. Sota, 24. N. Ajetovikj, 29. A. Yago, 17. A. Kryeziu, 8. I. Diabate, 30. R. Bakalli, 10. A. Albanese, 99. J. Montenegro
Match events
7' subst Substitution 1 — R. Gabrielsen (Lillestrom) (assists: S. Kristiansen)
24' Card Yellow Card — G. Nyheim (Lillestrom)
32' Goal Normal Goal — E. Sota (Egnatia Rrogozhinë) (assists: Fernando Medeiros)
45' Card Yellow Card — F. Gulbrandsen (Lillestrom)
46' Card Yellow Card — E. Ndreca (Egnatia Rrogozhinë)
54' subst Substitution 1 — E. Ndreca (Egnatia Rrogozhinë) (assists: A. Yago)
67' subst Substitution 2 — Y. Paintsil (Lillestrom) (assists: L. Alperud)
77' subst Substitution 2 — D. Adjessa (Egnatia Rrogozhinë) (assists: J. Montenegro)
77' subst Substitution 3 — K. Loukili (Egnatia Rrogozhinë) (assists: A. Kryeziu)
80' Card Yellow Card — E. Sota (Egnatia Rrogozhinë)
82' Goal Normal Goal — S. Foss (Lillestrom) (assists: Y. Ibrahimaj)
89' subst Substitution 3 — L. Alperud (Lillestrom) (assists: S. Akanji)
89' subst Substitution 4 — F. Gulbrandsen (Lillestrom) (assists: T. Olsen)
90' subst Substitution 4 — I. Gruda (Egnatia Rrogozhinë) (assists: I. Diabate)
94' Goal Normal Goal — T. Olsen (Lillestrom) (assists: S. Akanji)
99' subst Substitution 5 — E. Sota (Egnatia Rrogozhinë) (assists: Z. Aliyev)
99' subst Substitution 6 — A. Aleksi (Egnatia Rrogozhinë) (assists: N. Ajetovikj)
100' subst Substitution 5 — E. Kitolano (Lillestrom) (assists: H. Melland)
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