Brighton & Hove Albion is set to face Tromsø at Alfheim Stadion in Norway for the first leg of the Conference League playoff. In a heartwarming gesture, the players of Brighton have decided to use their own money to buy tickets and gifts, including t-shirts and scarves, for more than 400 fans who will be cheering them on in Northern Europe.

Team captain Lewis Dunk explained the motivation behind this initiative, stating, "This is a long trip for the fans, and everything has been prepared quite quickly. Therefore, we decided to gift tickets and presents as a thank you to the supporters who have traveled far to accompany Brighton. We hope this will be a positive start to a wonderful season with our fans."

The players' actions have garnered positive reactions from fans on social media. One user expressed their excitement, saying, "Going to support the team and having the players take care of tickets and give away shirts and scarves is the best for Brighton supporters." Another commented, "If Brighton wins this match, the trip for those 400 fans will be very memorable."

Brighton secured their spot in the Conference League after finishing eighth in the Premier League last season. The first leg of the playoff against Tromsø is scheduled to kick off at midnight on August 21 (Vietnam time).