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Brighton held 0-0 by Jablonec despite 72% possession

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No goals in Jablonec

FK Jablonec and Brighton drew 0-0 on Thursday. Nobody saw it coming.

THE NUMBERS

72% of the ball, zero goals

Brighton had 72 percent possession. They took 20 shots but scored none.

THE NUMBERS

Only three on target

Just three of Brighton's 20 shots tested the keeper. Jablonec had four on target from eight.

THE ODDS

The predictions were wrong

TNT Sports tipped Brighton to win 0-2. A computer model gave them an 82 percent win chance.

BRIGHTON

Six wins in a row, then this

Brighton had won six straight games. They beat Crystal Palace 5-0 last weekend.

BRIGHTON

Top scorers could not score

Brighton lead the Premier League scoring charts with 23 goals. They drew a blank in Czechia.

JABLONEC

An unusual road to Europe

Jablonec only reached this stage after Karvina were thrown out by UEFA.

JABLONEC

First point of the group

Jablonec lost 3-2 at Freiburg on matchday one. This point is their first of the league phase.

WHY IT MATTERS

Two points dropped

Brighton now have four points from two games. They were expected to win this one.

WHAT IS NEXT

Getafe away for Brighton

Brighton visit Getafe next. Jablonec travel to Riga FC.

WHAT IS NEXT

Busy weeks ahead

Brighton have injury worries. Mitoma, Ferguson, Minteh and Tzimas are all out.

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