All you need to know ahead of Albion's FA Cup game against Arsenal...
Cup fever is here again, with a mouth-watering tie against the Premier League giants in tomorrow's FA Cup fourth round.
Tickets are sold out and there will be a new Amex Stadium attendance record set for the match.
Please note, season-ticket holders who have purchased a seat for Saturday's match are reminded that their ticket has been uploaded to their season-ticket smartcard, regardless of whether they have purchased their usual seat or one in a different area of the ground. Please check your confirmation text/e-mail or your online purchase history to confirm where you will be sitting.
If you have any questions please contact the ticket office on 0844 327 1901 and they will be happy to help.
All the latest team news, travel details and any further match information will be available at HOME PAGE, on our official Facebook page and via the club’s official twitter feed @OfficialBHAFC.
Concourse Food!
We will also have our usual range of food and drink, while remember to look out for any special post-match offers, which we will advertise on the big screens during the course of the game.
Another Packed Edition of Your Award-Winning Programme
The latest 92-page bumper edition of Seagull is an FA Cup special, where Gus Poyet and ex-Albion keeper Dave Beasant recall lifting the famous old trophy for Chelsea and Wimbledon respectively.
We look back at the last time Albion met Arsenal, in the FA Cup in 1988, with goalscorers Garry Nelson and Perry Groves, while Liam Bridcutt reflects on his man-of-the-match performance against Newcastle in round three.
Gunners defender Laurent Koscielny provides an insight into the Arsenal camp, plus right-back Bruno reveals his earliest FA Cup memories and how the competition is revered in his homeland.
The Who legend Roger Daltrey also speaks exclusively to Seagull about the big game and his foot in both camps. Buy the programme online now!
Massive Half Priced Sale! 50% Off!
The sale continues with up to 50% off hundreds of items including; ski hats, bobble hats and scarves. Plus there are further reductions on navy blue matchday kit. The Seagulls Superstore at the Amex will be open before and after the game.*
Also, call into the Seagulls Superstore or the mobile shops outside the East, West and North Stand for your FA Cup merchandise, including Brighton/Arsenal commemorative scarves, foam FA Cups, Jester hats, flags and much more.
Travel Guide… Parking Available!
Please note, there will be disruption to the train network between London and Haywards Heath. Click here for the full information.
The usual full travel service is in operation for the match, with the trains, buses and park-and-ride services included in the match-ticket package.
For park-and-ride customers who will be arriving after 2pm, we strongly advise you to use the Brighton Racecourse site (postcode BN2 9XZ), where we have excellent capacity and a swift service.
There is car parking available just a few minutes' walk from the Amex, on a seasonal or match-to-match basis, at the new Bridge Car Park for all home matches.
Parking is available on a match-by-match basis for £13 per game – and we can accept late bookings. To book please call the Customer Services team on 0845 873 0251 up until 3pm on Saturday.
E-Cash Guide
By using your smartcard to buy food and drink within the stadium, or merchandise in the Seagulls Stores, you will receive 10% cashback - and queuing time is significantly reduced. If you've not done it before, here is how you do it:
1. Visit the online Seagulls e-cash page via the fan tab at http://www.seagulls.co.uk
2. Log in using your unique fan number, card number and password
3. Click top up in the My Details section, and follow the on-screen instructions
Once e-cash is loaded, you are ready to go and use your card to pay for food and drink inside the stadium, and merchandise in the stores!
NB: After topping up your card (over the counter or online) you will need to activate the cash by holding your card on one of the smartcard readers for approximately 15 seconds.
Text in Your Vote for Man of the Match
Finally don’t forget to vote for your man of the match and you could win a shirt signed by the player. Simply text ‘BHAFC’ followed by the number of the Albion player who is your choice to 82055. You can enter anytime between 3.45pm tomorrow and midnight on Monday.
Texts will be charged at £1 each. Watch out for further details on our big screens tonight and at forthcoming home matches. Winners will be notified within 48 hours of the competition closing.
*Please note that you must have the bill payer’s permission and be over 18 to enter. Votes entered after the closing date may not be counted but may still be charged. For a list of full terms and conditions please visit http://www.seagulls.co.uk or call our customer helpline 0845 8730251.
Enjoy the game and thanks for your continued support.
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Cup fever is here again, with a mouth-watering tie against the Premier League giants in tomorrow's FA Cup fourth round.
Tickets are sold out and there will be a new Amex Stadium attendance record set for the match.
Please note, season-ticket holders who have purchased a seat for Saturday's match are reminded that their ticket has been uploaded to their season-ticket smartcard, regardless of whether they have purchased their usual seat or one in a different area of the ground. Please check your confirmation text/e-mail or your online purchase history to confirm where you will be sitting.
If you have any questions please contact the ticket office on 0844 327 1901 and they will be happy to help.
All the latest team news, travel details and any further match information will be available at HOME PAGE, on our official Facebook page and via the club’s official twitter feed @OfficialBHAFC.
Concourse Food!
We will also have our usual range of food and drink, while remember to look out for any special post-match offers, which we will advertise on the big screens during the course of the game.
Another Packed Edition of Your Award-Winning Programme
The latest 92-page bumper edition of Seagull is an FA Cup special, where Gus Poyet and ex-Albion keeper Dave Beasant recall lifting the famous old trophy for Chelsea and Wimbledon respectively.
We look back at the last time Albion met Arsenal, in the FA Cup in 1988, with goalscorers Garry Nelson and Perry Groves, while Liam Bridcutt reflects on his man-of-the-match performance against Newcastle in round three.
Gunners defender Laurent Koscielny provides an insight into the Arsenal camp, plus right-back Bruno reveals his earliest FA Cup memories and how the competition is revered in his homeland.
The Who legend Roger Daltrey also speaks exclusively to Seagull about the big game and his foot in both camps. Buy the programme online now!
Massive Half Priced Sale! 50% Off!
The sale continues with up to 50% off hundreds of items including; ski hats, bobble hats and scarves. Plus there are further reductions on navy blue matchday kit. The Seagulls Superstore at the Amex will be open before and after the game.*
Also, call into the Seagulls Superstore or the mobile shops outside the East, West and North Stand for your FA Cup merchandise, including Brighton/Arsenal commemorative scarves, foam FA Cups, Jester hats, flags and much more.
Travel Guide… Parking Available!
Please note, there will be disruption to the train network between London and Haywards Heath. Click here for the full information.
The usual full travel service is in operation for the match, with the trains, buses and park-and-ride services included in the match-ticket package.
For park-and-ride customers who will be arriving after 2pm, we strongly advise you to use the Brighton Racecourse site (postcode BN2 9XZ), where we have excellent capacity and a swift service.
There is car parking available just a few minutes' walk from the Amex, on a seasonal or match-to-match basis, at the new Bridge Car Park for all home matches.
Parking is available on a match-by-match basis for £13 per game – and we can accept late bookings. To book please call the Customer Services team on 0845 873 0251 up until 3pm on Saturday.
E-Cash Guide
By using your smartcard to buy food and drink within the stadium, or merchandise in the Seagulls Stores, you will receive 10% cashback - and queuing time is significantly reduced. If you've not done it before, here is how you do it:
1. Visit the online Seagulls e-cash page via the fan tab at http://www.seagulls.co.uk
2. Log in using your unique fan number, card number and password
3. Click top up in the My Details section, and follow the on-screen instructions
Once e-cash is loaded, you are ready to go and use your card to pay for food and drink inside the stadium, and merchandise in the stores!
NB: After topping up your card (over the counter or online) you will need to activate the cash by holding your card on one of the smartcard readers for approximately 15 seconds.
Text in Your Vote for Man of the Match
Finally don’t forget to vote for your man of the match and you could win a shirt signed by the player. Simply text ‘BHAFC’ followed by the number of the Albion player who is your choice to 82055. You can enter anytime between 3.45pm tomorrow and midnight on Monday.
Texts will be charged at £1 each. Watch out for further details on our big screens tonight and at forthcoming home matches. Winners will be notified within 48 hours of the competition closing.
*Please note that you must have the bill payer’s permission and be over 18 to enter. Votes entered after the closing date may not be counted but may still be charged. For a list of full terms and conditions please visit http://www.seagulls.co.uk or call our customer helpline 0845 8730251.
Enjoy the game and thanks for your continued support.
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