Matchday Guide: Albion v Chelsea

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Key information for fans attending Saturday’s Rainbow Lace fixture against Chelsea, 3pm kick-off.

Jemma Thrower

2022-10-28T17:15:00Z

Lewis Dunk is at his first major tournament with England this summer.

Please read the following information carefully ahead of Saturday’s Premier League match against Chelsea at the Amex.

Travel update

Our matchday travel scheme is in operation this Saturday, where home and away fans can travel for free on buses and trains within the travel zone on production of their match ticket.

Supporters travelling by rail, please check Southern Rail’s website prior to your journey. No Gatwick Express Southern trains are operating to and from London Victoria. Fans travelling from London will need to come via London Bridge.

Seagull Travel are running a full range of services, to book your seat tap here.

Mill Road (BN1 8ZF) and Brighton Racecourse (BN2 9XZ) park & ride sites will be open from 12noon, with parking spaces allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Car Parks B has a limited number of spaces available, book your space here. There will be no cash sales on the day. Full car park directions can be found here.

Full travel news can be read here.

Match preview

Albion return to the Amex for the penultimate home game before the World Cup break against Graham Potter's Chelsea. Read team news here.

Matchday timings

Opening Time

Closing Time

Ticket Office

9am

Half-time

Club Superstore

11am & final whistle

During match & 6pm

Dick’s Bar*

12noon & final whistle

Kick-off & 7.30pm

East, South & West Stands

1pm

6.30pm

North Stand

1pm

7.30pm

1901 Club Lounges*

12.30pm

7pm

Mayo Wynne Baxter & Focus Group Lounges*

12.30pm

7.30pm

Restaurants*

12.30pm

7pm

Fanzone

12noon

2.15pm

*Please note, all bars will stop serving 15 minutes before the scheduled closing time.

Dick’s Bar is open for home and away supporters and match tickets are required for access. Please note: Fans must be over 18 to enter.

In the 1901 Club lounges, Dick’s Bar and concourses, the TV screens will be showing BT Sport Leicester City v Manchester City pre-match and Sky Sports Fulham v Everton post-match.

Fanzone

DISCOBUG will be joining us in the fan zone this weekend, alongside an ice cream van available outside the memorial garden pre-match.

Do-it-yourself face paints will be handed out in the family stand to our junior supporters.

Get your matchday selfie in the photobooth located in the East Lower Stand.

Special guests from the Ledward Centre/Rainbow HUB community, players from Sussex Women’s Recreational football teams and Brighton Queer Meet Up Group will be joining us on the pitch for the Rainbow Laces flag ceremony.

Mobile ticketing

Please don’t forget to charge your phone before you leave for the Amex and download your tickets to your phone's wallet.

Have your pass ready before you get to the turnstiles.

The tickets appear at the bottom of the Apple Wallet or on the Passes tab of Google Pay. You will be prompted to do this when you open Google Pay. If your phone does not have NFC please tap the 'Show Code' option.

Can't attend?

Supporters and 1901 Club members can list their ticket for the game if they are unable to make it and if it sells, will be credited cash straight back into their bank account after the match.

In line with usual exchange rules, all prices for tickets sold on the exchange will be at adult rate.

Click here to access the ticket exchange.

Fan conduct

We are working hard to keep football a safe, inclusive place for everyone to enjoy. Therefore, if you witness any discriminatory or abusive behaviour, please contact our anti-social text line of 07880 196442.

See it. Say it. Sorted.

Bags larger than (297mm x 210mm) will not be allowed into the stadium, any bags left outside the stadium will be removed and disposed of. Here’s a reminder of our stadium entry guidelines, security checks will be completed ahead of you accessing the turnstiles.

Matchday hospitality