The countdown to kick-off begins here! Take a look at everything happening around The Amex this matchday.
Your support will once again be crucial for Roberto and the players tonight, with a place in the round of 16 at stake. We look forward to another excellent atmosphere under the lights and encourage all supporters to stay until the full-time whistle.
Raise Your Scarves!
Show your support for Albion this Thursday by lifting your Albion scarf up when Lewis Dunk leads the team out to take on Marseille in the UEFA Europa League.
If you don’t own an Albion scarf already, then don’t worry! We will have two of our Europa League scarves available in store on matchday at a discounted price.
- AEK Athens half & half scarf – RRP £15 – Offer Price £7.50
- Ajax half & half scarf – RRP £15 – Offer Price £7.50
Fanzone
DISCOBUG will be in the fanzone spinning some pre-match tunes to get us ready for the big game.
Get your matchday selfie in the photobooth located in the East Lower Stand.
The pre-match light show will be in the stadium bowl between 7.50pm and 7.56pm. Any supporters with concerns about flashing lights may wish to remain in the concourse during this time.
Please also be aware that flames will fire as the teams come out on the pitch.
We ask all home fans, in all stands, to get to their seats 15-minutes before kick-off.
Travel update
Our matchday travel scheme is in operation this Thursday, 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. Ensure you leave early and in plenty of time. 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 midweek service across our Travel Zone.
Mill Road and Brighton Racecourse park & ride sites open from 5pm, with spaces allocated on a first come, first served basis.
The last P&R bus leaves the stadium one and a half hours after the final whistle and the sites close shortly afterwards.
There’s 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 and C (Sussex University), we advise you book as soon as possible via our website. All parking must be booked in advance.
Roads will be busy, so please leave extra time for your journey.
Full travel information can be found here.
Match preview
Whoever wins will finish top of Group B, guaranteeing their place in the last 16 of the competition, while the loser will enter the knockout round – essentially the last 32 – where teams who finished third in their Champions League group drop down and play against the group runners-up in the Europa League. Read the full match preview here.
Matchday timings
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Opening Time |
Closing Time |
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Ticket Office |
1pm |
Half-time |
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Club Superstore |
10am & final whistle |
During match & 10.30pm |
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Dick’s Bar* |
5pm & final whistle |
Kick-off & 11pm |
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East Upper & West Upper Stands* |
6pm |
10.30pm |
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East Lower, West Lower & South Stands* |
6pm |
11pm |
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North Stand |
6pm |
11pm |
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The Tunnel Club |
5.15pm |
11pm |
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1901 Club Lounges* |
5.30pm |
11pm |
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Mayo Wynne Baxter & Focus Group Lounges* |
5.30pm |
11pm |
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Restaurants* |
5.30pm |
11pm |
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Fanzone |
5pm |
7.15pm |
*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 pre- and 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.
Reminder: We are a cashless stadium.
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 match or season ticket 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
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.
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