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MatchesBRIGHTONBRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION FC vs CHELSEA FC

MATCH BRIEF: BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION FC vs CHELSEA FC

Fan Safety
68/100
MODERATE
Based on the safety score below
Last Updated: 2026-01-19T10:08:09.260Z|Author: system

HOME TEAM

Brighton & Hove Albion FC

AWAY TEAM

Chelsea FC

FIXTURE DETAILS

COMPETITION
Premier League
KICKOFF
26 APR 15:30
STAGE
Regular Season
MATCHDAY
34
VENUE
The American Express Community Stadium
COUNTRY ENTRY REQUERMENTS

UK is outside Schengen. EU/EEA citizens need a valid Passport. Universal ETA required for non-visa nationals by 2026. Check visa rules.

Fan Safety Score
68
Physical Safety
80GOOD
Theft Protection
60MODERATE
Scams
75GOOD
Police Reliability
50MODERATE

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:02 AM

AVG BEER

Brighton is London prices (£6.00–£7.50). Inside Amex, local ale (Harvey's) and lager are sold (£6.50+).

LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:08 AM

HISTORICAL AVGESTIMATE

11°C | CLEAR

7.6°C - 13.4°C

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 8:01 PM

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Flights

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OPERATIONAL MAP

Stadium accessThe American Express Community Stadium

GETTING TO THE GROUND

FREE travel on trains/buses with match ticket (Travel Zone). Train from Brighton to Falmer (9 mins). Walk to stadium (2 mins).

Warning: Post-match queues at Falmer station are legendary. Can take 1hr+. Stay for a drink at the stadium.

Modern stadium. Away fans in South Stand (Blocks S1A-S1F). Entrance South Stand turnstiles. Capacity ~3,000.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Bags larger than A4
  • Solid flasks/bottles
  • Musical instruments (without permit)

CRITICAL

Excellent views and acoustics. Padded seats. Concourse stays open post-match to clear queues.

Exit routes & evacuation

Exit via the South concourse. Queuing system for trains operates outside.

MISSION LOGISTICS

Hub

London Gatwick (LGW)

Transfer

Direct train from Gatwick to Brighton (25-30 mins). Extremely easy.

Tip

Do not fly to Heathrow if you can avoid it (much further).

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RECOMMENDED ZONE

The Lanes and North Laine are full of pubs and shops. The Seafront is iconic (Brighton Pier).

RECOMMENDED

North Laine / Seafront offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.

TACTICAL INTEL

GATHERING POINT

CENTRAL MEETING POINT

Brighton Station (The Cyclist / Railway Bell)

Pubs near the station are popular before catching the train to Falmer.

POLICE PROFILE

FRIENDLY

Sussex Police are generally very relaxed and friendly, focusing on engagement.

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