News

Matchday Guide: Albion v Aston Villa

Key information for fans attending Sunday’s fixture against Aston Villa, 2pm kick-off.

By Kyle Ward • 12 November 2022

By Paul Hazlewood
Albion players celebrate in their 4-1 victory over Chelsea at the Amex.

Please read the following information carefully if you are attending Sunday’s Premier League match against Aston Villa at the Amex.

Travel update

Our matchday travel scheme is in operation this Sunday, 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. 

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 11am, 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 host their final game at the Amex before the World Cup against newly-appointed Unai Emery’s Aston Villa on Sunday, kick off 2pm. Read team news here.


Matchday timings

 

Opening Time

Closing Time

Ticket Office

11am

Half-time

Club Superstore

11am & final whistle

During match & 4.45pm

Dick’s Bar*

11am & final whistle

Kick-off & 6.30pm

East, South & West Stands

12noon

5.30pm

North Stand

12noon

6.30pm

1901 Club Lounges*

11.30am

6pm

Mayo Wynne Baxter & Focus Group Lounges*

11.30am

6.30pm

Restaurants*

11.30am

6pm

Fanzone

11am

1.15pm

*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 Sky Sports News pre-match and Sky Sports Fulham v Manchester United post-match.

Fanzone

The Marching SKAletons brass band will be joining us in the fan zone this weekend.

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

We have two special guest buglers from the Salvation Army band attending to play The Last Post for a remembrance ceremony prior to kick-off.

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

Joining us for matchday hospitality? View our full match guide for all the following information here:

  • Lounge and restaurant opening and closing times
  • Hospitality entrances
  • Dress code
  • Match menus