Don’t just take our word for it when it comes to the best ways to get there, where to park, where to stay, or which pub to go when you’re going to see your team play Brighton & Hove Albion away. Find out what other away fans thought of their visit to the Amex Stadium in our away day reviews.
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Review by Aston Villa fan Anthony Parker
Why did you choose to go to this game and why were you looking forward to it?
My son lives in Brighton and I’m a Villa fan. I have wanted to see the Amex for a long time.
How did you travel to the game and how easy was it?
Travelled by train from Brighton centre to the stadium. Train ticket was included in price which is great. Followed recommendations and got there easily.
If you got the train, how easy did you find it to make your way to the stadium from the station?
The train station is right on the door step about 50 yards from the stadium.
Which pubs did you go to before the game and what was the atmosphere like?
There are no pubs near ground but there are stalls outside and inside the stadium.
Where did you eat on your away day and was it good value?
We both ate inside the stadium. Really over priced. I had cheeseburger, and my son had Bombay potato veggie pie. Pint of fosters and a cup of instant coffee. Burger hard and barely edible. Pie was ok. Pint was stale flat. Coffee was instant and tasted like it. Overall should have eaten at stalls outside or not at all.
What did you think of the away end and your view of the game?
Away end has a clear view.
What was the atmosphere like during the match?
As normal, Villa fans on it all game. Home fans hit and miss. Generally atmosphere was good.
How friendly were the home fans out of 10?
10/10.
How easy did you find it to get away from the stadium after the game?
There were big queues at the station and bus stop so we walked. It took 40 minutes to get into town.
If you stayed over, where did you stay and was it convenient for getting to the stadium?
Stayed near Preston Park. The walk to the station from there was about 15 minutes.
How much did you spend in total on this away day? Was it good value for money?
With stay at hotel for 2 nights and tickets for 2, I spent about £250. It was a good time in Brighton.
Would you recommend this away day to other fans?
Problem with cars and getting away from the stadium, but yes I would recommend.
Is there anything else you want to tell us about your day?
Nothing better than sunny day and your team winning away.
Review by Everton fan Murph
Why did you choose to go to this game and why were you looking forward to it?
I live up the road and Brighton is always a good day out.
How did you travel to the game and how easy was it?
By Train. Very easy and subsidised for most of my trip, so it was cheap too.
If you got the train, how easy did you find it to make your way to the stadium from the station?
Change at Brighton and the station is at the stadium.
Which pubs did you go to before the game and what was the atmosphere like?
Went straight to the stadium as they have decent ale outside and in Harvey’s!
Where did you eat on your away day and was it good value?
I got a chicken pie and pint deal – really good. Always enjoy the ale and food at the Amex!
What did you think of the away end and your view of the game?
Great view and our end were in good spirits with early season optimism only dampened by the fact that Benitez was in charge.
What was the atmosphere like during the match?
Great. Brighton tried early on to rouse their team but we were in control and enjoyed it, which is a rarity for us.
How friendly were the home fans out of 10?
10 this time. They have been twits in the past, especially when they beat us with VAR, but this time they were good. Perhaps they’re fairer when they lose.
How easy did you find it to get away from the stadium after the game?
Queued 10 minutes for the train then straight into Brighton and the pub!
How much did you spend in total on this away day? Was it good value for money?
Not that much due to the almost free train travel although I did spend a few quid on the ale.
Would you recommend this away day to other fans?
Yes, certainly. A good day out. Unless you’re a Palace fan – they don’t seem to get on for some reason that’s beyond me… Something about Terry Venables I think.
Is there anything else you want to tell us about your day?
Best on site ale in the Premier League.
