Sturm Graz edged past Brann 1–0 in the UEFA Europa League League Stage on Thursday, 29 January 2026. The match kicked off at 20:00 UTC at a neutral venue, with J. Xhaja officiating. The score remained goalless at half-time before a single second-half goal decided the contest on Matchday 8 of the league phase.

The result was critical for Sturm Graz’s campaign. The Austrian side needed maximum points to keep their hopes of advancing to the knockout rounds alive, and this narrow win delivered exac...