How to get there: The stadium is located two miles away from the town centre and is just off the London Road (A23). Directions to the park and ride services can be found on the back of your matchday ticket. 

Car park: There is no parking allowed within a mile of the ground, due to matchday restrictions in place around the.

There is a park and ride scheme which is available about one mile north of the ground, at Mill Road.

Remember that your match ticket includes a park and ride ticket for either the train or bus.

Traveling by Train: The nearest railway station is Preston Park which is about a 10-15 minute walk from the ground. Trains from Luton go direct to Preston Park. On coming out of the station and walking down to the bottom of the hill, turn left along the A23 for the stadium or right for the Preston Brewery Tap pub.

Where to drink: The Sportsman at the rear of the North Stand is now open on matchdays. Otherwise the Preston Brewery Tap, is located one mile south of the stadium, on the main A23 and is football friendly.

Outside Brighton Mainline Station there are a number of excellent pubs including the Evening Star, on Surrey Street. It is away fan friendly and only two a minute walk away from the station.

Please note that alcohol is not served within the stadium.

What the ground is like: Brighton's original Goldstone Ground was closed in 1997 after being the Club's home since 1902. The Club then spent two seasons in exile, ground sharing at Gillingham. Before returning to the South Coast in 1999, to take up temporary residence at the , whilst also looking for a suitable site to build a new stadium.

After a long drawn out battle the Club have finally received planning permission to go ahead with the building of a new ground on the outskirts of Brighton and so hopefully in the next few years the Club will say farewell to the Withdean.

The initial impression of the stadium is of its picturesque surroundings, set into a hillside and mostly surrounded by woodland, giving it somewhat of a rural look. On three sides of the stadium are a number of basic 'temporary stands' which are uncovered and hence open to the elements.

Only the North Stand on one side of the ground can be described as permanent, as this was in existence prior to the football club taking up residence. This is the only stand that has some roof cover, albeit only partially to the rear and has a large Pavilion type building located behind it, which looks quite out of place at a football ground.

The pitch is surrounded by an athletics running track, hence the supporters are set well back from the field of play. Although this type of multi-purpose stadium is popular on the Continent, this is the only current example in the Football League.

What's it like for visiting fans: Away fans are housed in the West Stand at one end of the stadium, in a small 'temporary' stand, more reminiscent of the structures at golf's British Open than a football ground. This seated stand is uncovered and has a capacity of 900 seats. On occasion this may also be shared with Brighton supporters, if the away Club elects to take a smaller allocation. Fans are set very well back from the pitch as there is a semi-oval grassed area behind the goal and then a running track in-between that and the stand itself.

You would expect from such an open stadium that the atmosphere would be fairly flat. However, the Brighton supporters really try hard to get behind their team and this made for a good atmosphere. The fans also make the most of the temporary nature of the stands, by making quite a large din by stamping their feet on the metal floor.

Ticket Prices: This match is all ticket - no tickets will be available on the day. Tickets are on sale from the Ticket Office and will remain on sale until Friday November 2 at 4pm. We have received an allocation of 894 seats for this fixture.
Tickets for this fixture are priced as follows:
Adults - £22.50, Seniors (over 60) - £14.50, Juniors (under 16) - £13, Students (with valid ID) - £16, Juniors under 10 purchased with a full paying Adult ( 1:1 ratio) - £1.00, Wheelchair disabled tickets (with a Carer free of charge) £14.50, Ambulant disabled tickets (with a Carer free of charge) £14.50

Town on Tour: Depart from Maple Road at 10.30am. Cost for this trip is £15 adult members, £13 concession members and £17 non members. Supporters wishing to book their place for this trip should telephone 07960 567465.

The Bobbers Travel Club: Depart from Cranfield at 9.30am and Luton at 10.30am. Cost for this trip is £15 adults and £12 child and OAP. Supporters wishing to book their place for this trip should telephone 01234 856542.

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