BK Hacken took a narrow but vital 1–0 lead in their UEFA Europa League third qualifying round tie away to Brann on Thursday, 14 August 2025. The match, which kicked off at 17:00 UTC, saw the Swedish side go into the break with a 1–0 advantage after a first half that decided the contest. Scottish official Nick Walsh was the referee for this first-leg encounter in the qualifying stage, leaving the tie finely poised ahead of the return fixture in Sweden.

For Brann, the home defeat was a si...