WSL matchday guide: Albion v Everton

We're thrilled that you’re joining us for this exciting Women's Super League fixture at The Amex! Take a look at everything happening this matchday.

Matchday Timings

Fanzone and Entertainment

Please note that prior to kick-off, flames and smokes will fire in the stadium with a loud bang. Please be aware for those with sound sensitivity.

The fanzone outside the North Stand will open at 5.30pm with plenty of entertainment. Enjoy a performance from Brighton Samba, and try out your football skills on our inflatable goal.

Inside the West Stand concourse, you can grab your free matchday selfie from our photobooth in the West concourse. Free face-painting will also be on offer in the West concourse from 5.30pm and during half-time.

Check out the American Express Claw Machine in the West Stand Concourse from 5.30pm. You can participate in the Claw Machine for a chance to win one of American Express exclusive prizes, including a signed shirt, tickets to American Express Presents BST Hyde Park, tickets for Brighton & Hove Albion Women's last match of the season and more! Don’t miss your chance to win #WithAmex. 18-plus only. American Express Only promotion. Terms & conditions apply.

Brighton Samba will also be performing pitchside at half-time.

Food and Drink

Matchdays at the Amex currently have a reduced offering of food and drink outside the stadium, while construction of a new fanzone takes place takes place.

Outside the North Stand, there’ll be a tea and coffee van, which can be found opposite the Club Superstore. Further food and drink kiosks can be found inside the concourse, and the West Room Tap will be open.

Alcohol will not be sold outside but can be bought in the concourses & lounge.

Our matchday special today is a loaded hot dog with cheese sauce and crispy onions 

Bags and Bottles

Please do not bring bags to the stadium; if you do so, the maximum permitted size will be A4 (297mm x 210mm).  Any oversized bags may be left at the Bag Drop (£5 charge), and any bags left outside the stadium will be removed and disposed of.

Bottles must be clear plastic, 500ml or less with no bottle cap to be permitted on entrance. Please do not bring metal water bottles.

For those that haven’t been to the Amex before you may find the following information link useful.

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.

Alternatively, tickets can be printed off at home and brought with you.

If you are attending the match as a large group, please print your tickets off and hand them out to every individual in the group before the game. Alternatively, you can get your tickets printed at the Ticket Office on matchday. If you wish to use digital tickets, please ensure these have been downloaded to each individual's phone beforehand. This will mean that everyone is able to get through the turnstiles quicker.

Tickets can also be bought on the day at the stadium’s ticket office which opens at 4pm.

Women’s season ticket holders can book their free ticket for this match here.

Men’s season ticket holders can claim their 2-for-1 tickets until 5pm on Thursday 18 April. To claim, login and book your seats in W1A and W1B and the offer will be automatically applied in your basket.

Travel

The travel scheme is not in place for this match.

For supporters travelling by rail, Southern will be operating a normal Friday service. Please check Southern Rail's website prior to travelling.

You must pre-book car parking before arriving at the stadium. There are still spaces available in the Coach park and Car Park B (Bridge Car Park) which can be booked here.

Space is still available on the Seagull Travel Matchday Bus. Tickets can be bought here.

More information on travel is available here.

Club Shop and Programme

The club shop is located by the fanzone and will be open from 10am and post-match for 30 minutes. Nike Women’s Training Kits will be available at half price.

A printed programme will be available to purchase for £2.50 in the club shop, outside the stadium and in the West Concourse.

Football Welcomes

This year marks seven years of Amnesty International’s Football Welcomes Refugees campaign and we are proud to be taking part again, alongside clubs across the Premier League and the Women’s Super League. Football Welcomes plays an important role in helping to settle people who have fled conflict and persecution into a new culture, to make friends, learn the language and get to know the local area. Our fixture against Everton will be our dedicated #FootballWelcomes match.

Fan Conduct and Safety

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 behaviour line via text or WhatsApp on 07880 196442. See it. Say it. Sorted.

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 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.

If you spot any unacceptable behaviour, or a potential safeguarding issue that you feel needs to be addressed immediately, please report to the nearest steward so our matchday team can respond appropriately.