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The week ahead: PL2, Premier League and Continental Cup action

Once again, there are three games in as many days at the end of this week with Albion’s under-23, men’s and women’s teams all in action.

By James Hilsum • 16 September 2019

By Paul Hazlewood
Pascal Gross gets ready to take a corner.

Here are the matches to look out for this week.

Friday 20th September: Albion under-23s v Everton under-23s, kick-off 7pm

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U23 highlights: Chelsea 2 Albion 1

Simon Rusk’s side are back in Premier League 2 action when they welcome Everton to the Amex on Friday.

The Seagulls will be aiming to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat away at Chelsea last Friday, a result which leaves Rusk’s team with six points from their opening five league games.

Everton remain unbeaten from their opening four matches to date, but sit just one place above Albion on goal difference in the Premier League 2 Division 1 table after also amassing six points.

Albion season ticket holders can gain free entry to this game, but must book their tickets in advance. Otherwise prices for non-season ticket holders are set at £5 for adults and £2 for over-65s and under-16s.

Saturday 21st September: Newcastle United v Albion, kick-off 5.30pm

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Extended highlights: Albion 1 Burnley 1

Graham Potter’s side make the long journey north to Tyneside to face Newcastle United at St James’ Park this Saturday.

Albion head into the game off the back of a 1-1 draw with Burnley, while Newcastle will be looking to bounce back after a 3-1 defeat away at Liverpool last time out.

The Seagulls took all three points in this fixture last season, as Beram Kayal’s goal secured a 1-0 victory.

Tickets for the game are on general sale, priced at £30 for adults, £23 for over-65s/full-time students and £17 for under-18s.

Sunday 22nd September: Charlton Athletic v Albion, kick-off 2pm

By Geoff Penn
Aileen Whelan celebrates scoring against Chelsea earlier this season

Hope Powell’s team begin their Continental Tyres Cup campaign away at Women’s Championship side Charlton Athletic at The Oakwood.

Albion have made a solid start to their FA Women’s Super League campaign with 0-0 and 1-1 draws against Bristol City and Chelsea respectively, and now they turn their attention to the cup.

The Seagulls have been placed in a group alongside the Addicks, Bristol City, Arsenal, London Bees and London City Lionesses, and the top two sides will claim places in the quarter finals.

Tickets for the fixture will be available online this week and are priced at £7 for adults and £5 for concessions.