Matchday Guide: Albion v Forest

The countdown to kick-off begins here! Take a look at everything happening around The Amex on matchday.

BHAFC Foundation matchday takeover

For more than 30 years, BHAFC Foundation – the official charity of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club – have been using the power of football to inspire people to make good life choices and help reduce inequalities in our local communities in Sussex.

Their matchday takeover plays a big part in both raising funds and raising awareness of the kind of work they do.

This Sunday, there’ll be plenty of fun activities for you to get involved with!

Get your face painted at the Albion bus, located by the ambulance bay on the walkway from the train station to the stadium.

Here you’ll also be able to find the BHAFC Foundation information point, where magazines and flyers will be handed out.

Community Champions will also be offered a free drink voucher, to be collected from the bus.

Any donations towards the Foundation’s life-changing work can be accepted at the bus and will be greatly appreciated. BHAFC Foundation staff will also be taking donations as fans head to concourse entrances. 

Next to the Memorial Garden, children can practice their football skills at the inflatable goal scoring challenge.

In all four concourse areas, you’ll be able to buy Piglets Pantry pies. Inside 20 of these, BHAFC Foundation vouchers will be hidden, holding a mystery prize!

Fanzone

As well as the Foundation’s exciting matchday activities, the Bugbar will be joining us in the fanzone. Head there for some pre-match disco tunes!

The photobooth will be in the East Stand as usual and will include some new and exciting BHAFC Foundation props.

Autographs and selfies

All players will not stop to sign or pose for selfies when arriving or leaving the stadium – as it is no longer safe to do so.

Instead, we will be offering a number of spaces for our junior season-ticket holders and MyAlbion+ junior members at every home matchday to come to the stadium early for enhanced selfie and autograph opportunities with the squad, in a safe environment as the players arrive.

For more information, click here.

Travel Update

All home and away fans can travel for free on buses and trains within our travel zone on production of their digital matchday or season ticket this Sunday when we take on Nottingham Forest at the Amex.

Make sure you give yourself plenty of additional time to get to and from the Amex Stadium.

Please Check Southern Rail's website before travelling by rail. Certain trains departing from Falmer post-match will not stop at Moulsecoomb or London Road.

Brighton & Hove Buses and Stagecoach will be operating a normal Sunday service across our Travel Zone.

Mill Road and Brighton Racecourse park & ride sites open from 11am with spaces allocated on a first come, first served basis.

EDF park and ride is open from 11am and must be pre-booked.

There is still time to book a coach seat with Seagull Travel. Groups wishing to come to the match via private minibus or coaches need to book a parking space through supporter services.

With limited spaces available in car parks B (Bridge) and C (University of Sussex), we advise you book as soon as possible via our website. All parking must be booked in advance.

Find more travel information here.

Matchday timings

*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 Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur pre-match and Liverpool v Manchester City post-match.

Bars within East Upper, West Upper and Southwest corner stand bars will shut 30-minutes after the final whistle. For fans wishing to stay post-match, please join us in East Lower, West Lower or the North stand.

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?

List your seat on the ticket exchange if you're unable to make it and if it sells, you'll be credited the money back into your account after the match.

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

1901 Club members can use the ticket transfer for a guest to attend in your place.

Fan Conduct

Supporters are reminded to report any anti-social behaviour they witness when at the stadium.

Brighton & Hove Albion do not tolerate any forms of discriminatory behaviour including, Racist abuse, Homophobic abuse, Tragedy chanting, misogynistic & xenophobic language and Foul & abusive language. Any incidents should be reported to the Text Abuse line on 07880 196442.

See it. Say it. Sorted.

As reminder to fans, the Premier League has issued the following guidance on displaying flags of countries in conflict within stadia: The safety of all those attending matches is a priority. Following the Premier League’s consultation with safety and security experts, clubs, football partners and external stakeholders, supporters attending matches will not be permitted to bring Israeli and Palestinian flags into Premier League stadiums for the foreseeable future.

Here’s a reminder of our stadium entry guidelines, security checks will be completed ahead of you accessing the turnstiles.

Safeguarding

The Club takes the Safeguarding of all fans attending the Amex seriously and encourages any concerns or worries about young people or adults at risk to be reported to the nearest steward where our matchday team can respond appropriately.

Bag sizes

Bags larger than A4 (297mm x 210mm) will not be allowed into the stadium. Any bags left outside the stadium will be removed and disposed of.

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