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The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away guide

American Express Stadium

Brighton & Hove Albion, Brighton. Away support sits in the East Stand (away section) (approx. 3,000). Nearest station is Falmer, 5 min. By road: A27, then A270.

Upcoming home fixtures

Seasonal calendar

  • Brighton Festival and Fringe — May brings citywide events and packed accommodation; book trains and rooms well ahead.
  • Pride weekend — Early August Pride celebrations fill the city centre and seafront, with knock-on crowding at the main station.
Stylised illustration of American Express Stadium in Brighton
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Getting there

  • Falmer station — Right next to the ground; direct trains from Brighton station take about 8 minutes.
  • Brighton station — Better for combining with the seafront and Lanes beforehand, then a short train out to Falmer.
  • Driving — The A27 to A270 route is well signed, but the Falmer park-and-ride is the sensible option given very limited ground parking.
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Safe away spots

  • The Swan, Falmer — Village pub right by the station, a traditional away-fan stop before the short walk to the ground. Map
  • Lewes Road cafés — A run of independent cafés and takeaways if travelling in from the city centre side. Map
  • Brighton Lanes — For a longer pre-match, the seafood and pub scene in the Lanes is 15 minutes from the main station. Map
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Worth the detour

Royal Pavilion

Extraordinary Regency palace in the city centre, a must if you have time before or after.

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Brighton Palace Pier

Classic seaside pier with arcades and rides on the seafront.

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Sussex University campus

The ground sits within the university campus, with some striking Basil Spence architecture nearby.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners the locals keep to themselves.

  • Stanmer Park

    A large park adjoining Falmer station with woodland walks that almost no away fans explore.

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  • Stanmer House café

    Georgian mansion café in the park, a peaceful spot before the walk to the ground.

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  • Snoopers Paradise, Brighton

    Sprawling vintage market in Kensington Gardens, a proper local's spot away from the seafront crowds.

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Transport alert

Standard Saturday

Nothing unusual in the Brighton diary for this date. Book advance rail tickets 12 weeks out and check the operator's works page the Monday before.

Ground note

Falmer station gets extremely congested immediately after full time; expect a managed queuing system for 20-30 minutes.

Ground note

The stadium is exposed on the Downs and can be considerably colder and windier than central Brighton.