WSL matchday guide: Albion v West Ham

Information for fans attending our Women’s Super League game against West Ham at the Amex on Saturday 16 November, 12.30pm kick-off.

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2024-11-15T15:00+00:00

The countdown to kick-off begins here! Take a look at everything happening around the Amex on Saturday for our WSL fixture vs West Ham.

Ticketing

Digital Tickets - Don’t forget to charge your phone before you leave for the Amex and download your tickets to your phone's wallet. Please ensure tickets have been downloaded to each individual's phone beforehand.

Have your pass ready before you get to the turnstiles - this will mean that everyone is able to get through the turnstiles quicker.

Your digital ticket will appear at the bottom of your phone's wallet below any payment cards you may have.

If you have an Android phone that doesn’t have NFC, you’ll have a 'Show Code' option to allow you to scan a barcode instead.

PDF / Print at Home – Before leaving for the match please print your tickets and hand them out to every individual in your group. Otherwise, you can get your tickets printed at the ticket office on matchday.

Please ensure your tickets are distributed and ready before you get to the turnstiles, this will mean that everyone is able to get through the turnstiles quicker.

Tickets are available here and can also be bought on the day at the ticket office from 10am.

Travel

The travel scheme is not in place for this match.

University of Brighton are holding an open day so there will be increased traffic along the A27 slip road and Village Way.

Trains: For supporters travelling by rail, Southern will be operating a normal Saturday service. please check Southern Rail's website prior to travelling.

Buses: Brighton & Hove Buses will be operating a normal Saturday service.

Seagull Travel: Are running services for this match, and to book your seat on a coach please check with their website.

Car Parks: Parking spaces are filling up quickly, with limited spaces available. Book here.

Park & Ride: There is no park & ride option available for this match.

More information on travel is available here.

Bags and Bottles

Please do not bring bags to the stadium; if you do so, the maximum permitted size will be A4 (297mm x 210mm). Any oversized bags may be left at the Bag Drop (£7.50 charge), and any bags left outside the stadium will be removed and disposed of.

Bottles must be clear plastic, 500ml or less with no bottle cap to be permitted on entrance. Please do not bring metal water bottles.

For those that haven’t been to the Amex before you may find the following information link useful.

Matchday Timings

	Opens	Closes
Ticket Office	10am	1pm
Club Superstore	10am	5pm
Fanzone	10.30am	12pm
East Stand	11am	3.30pm
Lounges	10.30am	3.30pm

Superstore & Programme

The club Superstore is located by the Fanzone in the North stand.

Free printing with shirt purchases will be available in store on Saturday! The blue and green 2024/25 Training Kit will also be released in women’s fit exclusively in-store this Saturday.

A printed programme, with a cover and pull-out poster designed by Jamie Eke, will be available to purchase for £2.50 in the Superstore, outside the stadium and in the East concourse.

Please note that the Amex Stadium is cashless.

Rainbow Laces

We'll be celebrating Rainbow Laces at this match!

Vicky Losada will wear the rainbow captain’s armband, and there’ll be a rainbow flag display with Proud Seagulls before kick-off. 200 limited edition t-shirts celebrating inclusion in football, designed by Flora from Hove Park School, will be given away in the fanzone, along with rainbow laces and face paints. Get here early to grab yours!

Fanzone & Entertainment

Please note that prior to kick-off, smokes will fire in the stadium with a loud bang. Please be aware for those with sound sensitivity.

You can snap your free matchday selfie from our photobooth in the East concourse. Free face-painting will also be available in the East concourse.

Drumheads samba band will be performing in the fanzone, as well as pitch side at half-time and on the final whistle.

Food & Drink

Matchdays for the first half of the season will see a reduced offering of food and drink available in the fanzone, whilst construction takes place. There’ll be one fish and chips unit, as well as one tea and coffee unit, open outside, which can both be found opposite the Superstore.

Food and drink will also be available in the stadium concourses. Due to the early kick-off, our guest pie will be Piglet’s Pantry’s Breakfast Pie. The vegan guest pie will be a Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese Pie. We are now offering a Baked Potato with Baked Beans, which is vegan-friendly and gluten-free, with the option of adding gluten-free cheese. Chips and cheesy chips will be available to buy from the East Lower 2 kiosk.

Please note that the Amex Stadium is cashless.

Baby Changing Facilities

Baby-changing facilities are available on East Level 1 near The Rockwater Lounge. Please ask a steward for assistance who will be able to help you find them.

Fan Conduct

We’re working hard to keep football a safe, inclusive place for everyone to enjoy. If you witness any discriminatory or abusive behaviour, please contact our anti-social behaviour line via text or WhatsApp on 07880 196442. See it. Say it. Sorted.

Following the 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.

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.