Sparta Prague 1-1 Lillestrom – a level-score result in Prague.

The UEFA Europa League League Phase match took place on 15 October 2026 at the Generali Arena in Prague. Sparta Prague hosted Norwegian side Lillestrom in front of a home crowd, both teams seeking valuable points in the competition.

How it unfolded

The first half was tightly contested and saw the first booking of the match when Martin Suchomel of Sparta Prague was shown a yellow card in the 18th minute for a bad foul. Lillestrom responded with a similar caution ten minutes later, as Gustav Nyheim received a yellow card in the 28th minute for a bad foul. Just two minutes after Nyheim’s booking, Sparta’s Ebrima Singhateh was also booked in the 30th minute.

The deadlock was broken shortly after the interval. In the 56th minute, Josimar Alcócer put Sparta Prague ahead with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box into the centre of the net. The goal was set up by Jonatan Braut Brunes, whose assist created the opening opportunity.

The second half continued with disciplined play until the 77th minute, when Roman Macek of Sparta Prague was shown a yellow card for a bad foul. The match remained 1-0 to the hosts until stoppage time, when Lillestrom earned a late equaliser. In the first minute of added time (90'+1"), Thomas Lehne Olsen struck from the centre of the box, placing the ball into the bottom right corner. Gustav Nordh provided the decisive pass for the goal.

The referee issued a final booking in the 90'+3 minute, sending Henrik Melland of Lillestrom off with a yellow card for a bad foul. The match concluded with the score level at 1-1.

Standout performers

Josimar Alcócer was the decisive scorer for Sparta Prague, finding the net in the 56th minute with a well-timed shot. His teammate Jonatan Braut Brunes earned the assist that set up the goal. For Lillestrom, Thomas Lehne Olsen delivered a crucial equaliser in stoppage time, while Gustav Nordh’s pass created the chance.

Match facts

  • Final score: Sparta Prague 1-1 Lillestrom
  • Scorers: Josimar Alcócer (56’) – Sparta Prague; Thomas Lehne Olsen (90'+1’) – Lillestrom
  • Bookings:
    • Martin Suchomel (Sparta Prague) – 18’
    • Gustav Nyheim (Lillestrom) – 28’
    • Ebrima Singhateh (Sparta Prague) – 30’
    • Roman Macek (Sparta Prague) – 77’
    • Henrik Melland (Lillestrom) – 90'+3’
  • Venue: Generali Arena, Prague

What it means

The 1-1 draw means both Sparta Prague and Lillestrom leave the match level on points, each taking a point from the encounter in the UEFA Europa League League Phase.