Falmer Stadium facts for kids
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The Amex
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The Stadium at night
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| Full name | American Express Community Stadium |
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| Location | Falmer, East Sussex, England |
| Owner | The Community Stadium Limited |
| Operator | Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. |
| Capacity | 30,750 |
| Record attendance | 30,682 vs Liverpool, 12 January 2019 |
| Field size | 105 m × 69 m (344 ft × 226 ft) |
| Surface | Grass |
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| Built | December 2008 |
| Opened | July 2011 |
| Construction cost | £93 million |
| Architect | KSS Design Group |
| General contractor | Buckingham Group |
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| Brighton & Hove Albion (2011–present) | |
| Website | |
| http://www.amexstadium.co.uk/ | |
Falmer Stadium, also known as the American Express Community Stadium or simply the Amex, is a modern football stadium located in the village of Falmer, Sussex, England. It is the proud home ground for the football club Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.. The stadium was officially completed on May 31, 2011.
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History of the Amex
The idea for Falmer Stadium began many years before it was built. Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. needed a new home. The stadium was built between December 2008 and May 2011.
First Games Played
The very first game at the Amex was a special match. It was the final of the Sussex Senior Challenge Cup on July 16, 2011. In this game, Brighton played against Eastbourne Borough. This marked the start of a new era for the club.
About the Stadium
The Amex is a large and modern stadium. It has a seating capacity for 30,750 fans. This means many people can come to watch the games. The playing field is made of natural grass.
Who Plays Here?
The main team that plays at Falmer Stadium is Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.. They have been playing their home games here since 2011. The stadium is a key part of their journey in English football.
Record Attendance
The most people ever to watch a game at the Amex was 30,682. This happened on January 12, 2019. It was during a match between Brighton and Liverpool. This shows how popular the stadium can be.
Getting to the Stadium
The stadium is easy to reach. It has its own train station right next to it. This station is called Falmer railway station. Many fans use the train to get to matches.
Images for kids
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Falmer under construction in July 2010
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The first ever League game played at Falmer stadium
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An aerial photograph of the stadium, 2011.
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Brighton playing against Gillingham in the League Cup in 2011. Brighton and Gillingham groundshared at Priestfield in Kent from 1997 to 1999.
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The adjacent Falmer railway station, with the Stadium visible in the backdrop.
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See also
In Spanish: Falmer Stadium para niños
