Brentford take on Brighton and Hove Albion on Wednesday 6 November (7.30pm kick-off). The match will be streamed live on Amazon Prime and is accessible in the UK only to Amazon Prime members.
If you are heading to Amex Stadium this Wednesday, here is everything you need to know to ensure you are ready for your visit.
Getting to the Amex
Public transport is the easiest and most efficient way to reach the stadium, however a nationwide rail strike will impact travel to the Amex on matchday.
No local street parking is available for football supporters, as all areas close to the Amex have a residents' parking scheme in operation, and enforcement officers will be on patrol.
Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club
American Express Community Stadium
Village Way
Brighton
BN1 9BL
Rail strikes
Due to a nationwide rail strike there will be no trains running to Falmer Station.
Supporters will not be able to travel by train directly to the Amex, but travel alternatives are available and listed in the travel and transport section of this guide.
Please use the National Rail journey planner to plan your route before setting off.
Shuttle bus service available to Brentford fans
Due to the rail strikes, Brighton will be running additional bus shuttle services from Brighton city centre and Lewes station. Brighton shuttle service will be departing from Old Steine (bus stop F) three hours before kick-off.
Supporters can also use bus number 25, 28, 29 from this stop to Falmer. Post-match pick up from Falmer station A27 bus stop. Lewes shuttle service will be departing from the Lewes train station three hours before kick -off. Post-match pick up from the A27 eastbound bus stop. Please follow the signs and stewards' directions on the day.
Free travel zone
All away tickets are included in a free travel zone.
Brentford fans can show their matchday ticket to access free travel via bus and park and ride facilities, but train travel will not be available on matchday given the strikes.
For information on from where you can access free travel to and from the Amex, please refer to the free travel zone map on Brighton’s website.
Buses
Brighton and Hove Buses and Stagecoach will be operating a normal Wednesday service across the travel zone.
Use Brighton and Hove Council route planner for information and timetables.
There will be four park and rides open on the day, operating across the travel zone:
Mill Road (BN1 8ZF) – open from 4.30pm on a first come, first serve basis
Brighton Racecourse (BN2 9XZ) – open from 4.30pm, also on a first come first serve basis
EDF (BN3 5SU) – open from 5.30pm and must be booked in advance here
Pyecombe Equestrian Centre (BN45 7EG) - open from 4.30pm and must be booked in advance here. Post-match pick up will be the same as the drop-off point from University of Brighton bus stop
The last park and ride bus leaves the stadium 90 minutes after the final whistle and the sites close shortly afterwards.
Parking at the Amex
Brighton and Hove Albion have designated car parking facilities which can be used by away supporters.
All spaces must be pre-booked in advance of matchday.
Pre-booked parking spaces are £15 per car, so be sure to book your space before departing.
No local street parking is available to supporters travelling to the Amex.
Ticket information
For any matchday ticket enquiries, the box office is situated in the north stand at Amex stadium and has level access.
Any duplicate ticket requests must be sent to Brighton by the Brentford box office.
Please contact Brentford's box office with any questions ahead of the matchday.
Ticket collections at Brighton will be from window 10 and are available for collection from 12pm. Please remember to bring ID to collect your ticket.
We would also like to remind fans travelling to the Amex to observe and respect the family friendly seating. Anyone who holds a ticket in this area is reminded that they should be seated for the duration of the match.
Your matchday at the Amex
Visiting supporters will be located in the south stand and should use turnstiles 17-21. Turnstiles open two hours before kick-off.
This match is the second of two dedicated Rainbow Laces fixtures for the season. We encourage fans to join together with us and Brighton for their Rainbow Laces activities and to be respectful at all times.
The Amex is a cashless stadium and bags must be A4 in size or smaller. Please note suitcases and large bags are not permitted into the stadium as there is no storage space.
For banners over 150x150cm, supporters will be required to obtain authorisation from Brighton in advance. Please email: [email protected]
There are no designated away pubs as such, with supporters welcome across the city.
Have a safe trip and enjoy the match!