Baba equalized for PAOK, Brann shared the points at Toumba.
The UEFA Europa Conference League Playoff match at Toumba Stadium ended in a 1-1 draw between PAOK and Brann. Eriksen opened the scoring for the visitors in the 57th minute, before Baba equalized in the 80th minute to secure a draw for the home side.
- 0'The match has started.
PAOK hosts Brann.
- 38'F. Knudsen of Brann received a yellow card.
In the 38th minute, the central defenderF. KnudsenBrann received a yellow card from the referee. The fact that a key defender received a dangerous card when the score was 0-0 will force the visiting team to play more cautiously in this tense play-off match at Toumba Stadium.
- 45'End of the first half
The first half ended with a score of 0-0.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 56'PAOK brought C. Ndiaye onto the field.
In the 56th minute, PAOK made a substitution.C. NdiayesubstituteA. MythouThis could be an adjustment aimed at giving the home team more vitality.
- 57'K. Eriksen opened the scoring for Brann.
57th minute,K. EriksenBrann received an assist from J. Soltvedt to put them ahead 0-1. The goal broke the deadlock at Toumba Stadium for the visitors.
- 57'PAOK pressed hard, but Brann held firm.
In the 57th minute, PAOK increased the pressure with 15 shots on goal and 3 corners, but Brann defended effectively with their goalkeeper making 0-4 saves. The visitors still led 0-1 despite only having 42% possession compared to 58%.
- 58'B. Finne received a yellow card.
58th minute,B. FinneBrann was shown a yellow card by the referee for a foul. Brann needs to stay calm after having just taken the lead.
- 62'J. Soltvedt received a yellow card.
62nd minute,J. SoltvedtBrann received a yellow card. Brann needs to stay alert after three players have already been cautioned.
- 63'C. Zafeiris received a yellow card.
63rd minute,C. ZafeirisPAOK player receives a yellow card for a tripping foul. PAOK are currently trailing Brann 0-1 at Toumba Stadium.
- 65'A. Baba was brought onto the field.
In the 65th minute, PAOK scored.A. BabaD. Giannoulis came on as a substitute. The home team needed to quickly regain their attacking rhythm after falling behind 0-1 to Brann.
- 65'PAOK strengthens its squad, T. Louchet comes on to replace Taison.
In the 65th minute, PAOK made a substitution in an attempt to make a difference by bringing on...T. Louchetcame onto the field as a substitute forTaisonTrailing 0-1 to Brann, the home team desperately needed a fresh impetus in attack to quickly find an equalizer.
- 65'G. Taylor was brought onto the field by PAOK.
In the 65th minute, PAOK scored.G. TaylorsubstituteB. SantamariaThe home team needs to quickly regain their attacking rhythm as they are currently trailing Brann.
- 70'PAOK pressed hard, Brann defended resolutely.
In the 70th minute, PAOK pushed hard to find an equalizer with 15 shots on goal and 3 corners, but Brann still held on 0-1. The visitors were under immense pressure, but their four saves showed their defense was holding firm.
- 77'PAOK brought S. Shoretire onto the field in search of an equalizer.
In the 77th minute, PAOK made a substitution whenS. Shoretirewas brought onto the field as a substitute forM. CamaraTrailing 0-1 to Brann at Toumba Stadium, the home team hoped the appearance of this young player would bring a fresh impetus to their attack in the remaining minutes.
- 80'PAOK equalized 1-1 thanks to a goal from A. Baba.
In the 80th minute, from a pass byT. Louchet,A. BabaHe scored to bring the game back to a tie. The equalizer, making the score 1-1, rekindled hope for the home team PAOK at Toumba Stadium in the final minutes of the match.
- 83'PAOK pressed hard and took shots despite having less possession.
Towards the final minutes (83rd minute), although Brann had slightly more possession with a 42% - 58% ratio, PAOK was the team that constantly besieged the goal. The home team completely dominated in terms of shots (15 - 3, 3 - 0 on target), forcing their opponents to make 0 - 4 saves to painstakingly maintain the 1 - 1 score.
- 86'Brann brought K. Kjartansson onto the field in the final minutes.
In the 86th minute, Brann made a substitution whenK. Kjartanssoncame onto the field as a substitute forT. PedersenWith the score tied at 1-1, the Norwegian team desperately needed a fresh start to strengthen their squad and withstand the pressure from PAOK in the later stages of the match.
- 90+3'Brann substituted B. Finne in the 90+3rd minute.
In the 90+3rd minute, Brann made a substitution.L. Remmemwas brought onto the field as a substitute forB. FinneWith the match currently tied 1-1, this adjustment may have been intended to disrupt the tempo of the game and strengthen the away team's formation in the final seconds.
- 90+3'P. Hatzidiakos received a yellow card in the 90+3 minute.
90+3 minutesP. HatzidiakosPAOK received a yellow card after fouling an opponent. The intervention occurred in tense injury time when the two teams were tied.1-1.
- KTFinal score: PAOK 1-1 Brann
The match ended with a 1-1 draw.
Updated at 02:37 on August 21, 2026
PAOK will face Brann at 00:45 on August 21, 2026, at Toumba Stadium in the UEFA Europa Conference League. This is a knockout match, where the winner advances and the loser is eliminated, so the game could be shaped by both caution and the ability to capitalize on decisive moments.
The knockout nature of the competition creates significant pressure.
There's no table ranking to improve on in this encounter. Every decision regarding tempo, team organization, and risk tolerance will directly impact the final outcome.
PAOK will play at Toumba Stadium, while Brann enters the match with a run of form consisting of 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last 4 matches. This shows that Brann has had moments of positive results, but has also not been entirely free from interruptions.
The confrontation didn't make a difference.
The two teams have only met once, and that match ended in a draw. PAOK has never beaten Brann, and Brann has never beaten PAOK in recorded head-to-head statistics.
This detail makes it difficult to view the match at Toumba Stadium through the lens of historical advantage. Instead, the ability to control crucial moments and maintain focus in a knockout match will be the key factors to consider.
The key point of the match
For Brann, recent form suggests they are capable of winning but not maintaining a consistent winning streak. PAOK, given their previous draw against Brann, will need to find a way to make a difference rather than waiting for their opponent to make mistakes.
Overall, this match lacks sufficient facts to definitively assert a clear advantage for one side. The knockout nature of the tournament, coupled with the draw in their only previous encounter, means that effectiveness in crucial moments could decide which team advances.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
