MATCH CENTRE

Away Fan Guide: Brighton

STADIUM ADDRESS  

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club  
American Express Community Stadium  
Village Way  
Brighton  
BN1 9BL    

TICKET INFORMATION  

Supporters are advised not to travel unless they are in possession of a valid match ticket. No ticket upgrades will be available on the day of the fixture.  

Please make sure you have your ticket with you before you leave to travel to the Stadium.  

The Everton Fan Centre phone lines will be open on Monday 8 May from 10am-1pm to deal with any ticket queries ahead of kick-off. Please call 0151 556 1878 for assistance.  

Supporters who have ticketing issues after this time should visit ticket window 10 at the main ticket office which is situated outside the club store on the north side of the Amex stadium. The collection point will be open from 3pm and any supporters collecting duplicate tickets are advised to take ID when collecting them. 

All visiting supporters’ tickets are included in Brighton’s free travel zone meaning that trains, buses and park and ride facilities are all free within the designated travel zone area – for full details visit here.

If you have a digital away ticket for the fixture, please use the following advice:  

You will have received an email with a link to download your digital away ticket.   

For Android users please make sure you have downloaded the Google Wallet app and choose Chrome as your default browser before proceeding. Other Wallet or Pass Apps on your Android phone will not work at the turnstile.  

Your ticket must be downloaded into your Apple Wallet or Google Wallet (Android) in order to work with the entry system. A screenshot of your digital ticket or the email confirming your digital ticket will not allow you access to the stadium.  

If you have an Android device, ensure NFC (the technology behind contactless entry) is switched on. To do so, simply head to Google Wallet, then settings, then contactless set up. Here, make sure NFC is switched on and Google Wallet is set as your default payment. 

HELP AND SUPPORT 
 
There will also be a team of Everton Travel Stewards at the stadium to help with any issues that may arise whilst you are there. 
 
For further information updates from Merseyside Police please follow @MerPolEFC on Twitter.  

STADIUM INFORMATION  

Brighton is a cashless stadium and fans are encouraged to pay by card at the bars or concourse kiosks.  

Away fans enter the stadium via the south stand turnstiles which will be open from 2 hours before kick-off.  

Brighton will be carrying out their usual stadium entry and security checks ahead of you accessing the turnstile. Please be patient with the staff who are assisting you upon entry to the stadium and arrive in good time.  

Banners over 150cm x 150cm require authorisation in advance of the matchday. To gain this please email: supporter.services@bhafc.co.uk. All banners must have an accompanying fire safety certificate and not contain anything that could be deemed as offensive.  

It is advised that you do not bring bags to the stadium; if you do so, the maximum permitted size will be A4 (297mm x 210mm). There are no exceptions to the policy and there are no bag storage facilities at the stadium.   

Solid containers and flasks are not permitted into the stadium and only clear plastic water bottles 500ml or lower will be permitted with bottle tops being confiscated on entry.  

The Amex is a smoke-free stadium and smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is prohibited in all areas.  

Brighton welcome children of all ages into the Amex as long as they are accompanied by an adult. There is no baby change facility available in the away section, however, Brighton can make provision for this if required.  

Brighton encourages any supporters who witness or encounter any form of anti-social behaviour in the stadium to report this by texting 07880196442. The number goes directly through to the control room which will take the appropriate action. 

ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION:

Please be advised all accessible toilets are RADAR key operated. 

The AMEX stadium has a changing places facility located in the east stand in section E2A. 

Further accessible information can be found here.

TRAVEL INFORMATION 
 
Please be advised to check all travel routes prior to travel due to any unforeseen circumstances which may affect your travel plans. 

CAR:

M40: From M40 and M25 to A23 in West Sussex. Follow A23 and A27 to your destination in Brighton.  

M1: From M1 and M25 to A23 in West Sussex. Follow A23 and A27 to your destination in Brighton.  

M6: From M6, M6 Toll, M6, M1 and M23 to A23 in West Sussex. Follow A23 and A27 to your destination in Brighton. 

Parking: All car parking spaces must be pre-booked in advance costing £15 per car. For further car parking information on directions and booking instructions please click here.

Important things to remember if travelling by car:

There are no uncontrolled parking areas at either of the two university sites or Car Park B; entry to these premises will be controlled by stewards. 

There is no on-street parking anywhere close to the stadium and there are traffic schemes in place to make sure that this is upheld.

Nearby residential areas are controlled by stewards and access on matchdays will be available to residents only.

If you do park in areas around the stadium, you run a very real risk of receiving a parking ticket or worse still, having your car towed away. 

Map your journey ahead of travelling to ensure that you have the correct location and arrive in good time. 

Public transport:

Park and Ride: There will be two park and rides open, Mill Road (BN1 8ZF) and Brighton Racecourse (BN2 9XZ), and both sites will be open from 12pm. Supporters are strongly advised to arrive early as parking spaces will be allocated on a first-served basis.  

Train: Falmer Station is just a couple of minutes walk from the Amex Stadium. It is served by Southern Rail and is approximately 9 minutes from Brighton mainline station, For Southern Rail timetables, please click here.

Please be aware that this timetable may be impacted by the bank holiday therefore it is highly recommended you check in advance. 

Seagull Travel: Seagull Travel is the club’s official travel partner, operating a professional and reliable home and away travel service. The service includes 130 matchday express pick-up locations covering Sussex, Kent and Surrey, together with an extensive 50 pick-up locations for the local matchday bus service. For more details, including pricing, click here.  

All visiting supporters’ tickets are included in Brighton’s free travel zone meaning that trains, buses and park and ride facilities are all free within the designated travel zone area – for full details click here 

FAN BEHAVIOUR AND SAFTEY ANNOUNCEMENT 
 
Anti-Discrimination: Everton Football Club has a zero-tolerance stance on any discriminatory behaviour and language used to travel to, from or during the match. We are committed and dedicated to embracing equality and diversity in everything that we do. We remind you about the Club's ‘All Together Now’ campaign which has been launched to promote a ‘Football Family for Everyone’ and we will not stop in our mission to drive equality through the positive power of football. 

Possession or Use of Pyrotechnics: Everton Football Club does not condone the use of pyrotechnics under any circumstances. Any fan found using them will be subject to action by the Club and Police. Away Clubs use various techniques to detect the possession and use of pyrotechnics. Any person found in possession of such items is liable to arrest which could result in a criminal conviction and subsequent football ban. 

Concourse Anti-Social behaviour: In previous seasons there has been an increase in a small group of fans becoming involved in anti-social behaviour (beer throwing) within Club concourses. This does result in many fellow fans' social activity at half-time being ruined by the actions of the small minority. Such action can result in ejection from the stadium or, in the case of more serious incidents, an arrest and subsequent football ban. 

Please continue to enjoy your matchday but we ask that you also consider other supporters and how they will be affected by your behaviour. We would like to thank you for your continued support in protecting Everton Football Club's reputation and support in enhancing the matchday experience for all.