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Your matchday card
Brighton v Forest
Saturday 1 May 2027 · 15:00 · American Express Stadium
Leave home
3h journey each way
09:30
Pub / food
Time for a pint and a bite
12:30
At the ground
Beat the turnstile queues
14:00
In your seat
Warm-up and team news
14:40
Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.
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Brighton v Forest: the build-up
Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.
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Away days at American Express Stadium
Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.
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Places to eat in Brighton
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Best pubs in Brighton
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These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.
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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.
Food and drink options
No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.
- The Swan, Falmer — Village pub right by the station, a traditional away-fan stop before the short walk to the ground. Colours policy unknownMap
- Lewes Road cafés — A run of independent cafés and takeaways if travelling in from the city centre side. Colours policy unknownMap
- Brighton Lanes — For a longer pre-match, the seafood and pub scene in the Lanes is 15 minutes from the main station. Colours policy unknownMap
Worth the detour
Royal Pavilion
Extraordinary Regency palace in the city centre, a must if you have time before or after.
Open in mapsSussex University campus
The ground sits within the university campus, with some striking Basil Spence architecture nearby.
Open in mapsOff the beaten track
Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.
Stanmer Park
A large park adjoining Falmer station with woodland walks that almost no away fans explore.
Open in mapsStanmer House café
Georgian mansion café in the park, a peaceful spot before the walk to the ground.
Open in mapsSnoopers Paradise, Brighton
Sprawling vintage market in Kensington Gardens, a proper local's spot away from the seafront crowds.
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Transport alert
Weekend rail
Engineering work can affect weekend services into Brighton; check the operator close to the match.
Transport alert
Bank holiday period
Bank holiday weekends are a common time for planned rail work; check National Rail closer to the date.
Local event
Local arrangements
Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.
Ground note · unverified
Falmer station gets extremely congested immediately after full time; expect a managed queuing system for 20-30 minutes.
Ground note · unverified
The stadium is exposed on the Downs and can be considerably colder and windier than central Brighton.
What the day will cost
Rough guide for a trip to Brighton
Rough advance return fare per person
- Travel£53
- Away ticket£30
- Drinks (3 pints)£16
- Food on the day£14
Each person
£112
Group of 2
£225
Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.
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