Buy Brighton vs Universitatea Craiova tickets for the 2026/27 Season for the UEFA Conference League matchday 4 tie at the American Express Stadium on Thursday 26 November 2026, kick-off 5.45pm UK time (6.45pm CET, 7.45pm in Romania and 9.45pm in the UAE). It is the first competitive meeting between the two clubs, and the second of Brighton's three home nights in the league phase.
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Brighton are back in Europe for only the second time in their history, and this match brings the reigning Romanian champions to Falmer. Craiova won the league and cup double in 2025/26, so this is no makeweight fixture for the Seagulls.
The early Thursday kick-off changes the planning for anyone travelling in. Everything a buyer needs is below, from prices by area to how entry works at every Brighton & Hove Albion home match this season.
European football is still new at the Amex. Brighton's first campaign, in the 2023/24 Europa League, saw them top a group containing Ajax, Marseille and AEK Athens before Roma ended the run in the round of 16. The club finished eighth in the 2025/26 Premier League and reached this season's league phase through the play-off round, beating Tromsø 4-0 on aggregate.
The visitors carry real status. Universitatea Craiova won the 2025/26 Romanian Superliga and the Cupa României, then played Champions League qualifying before dropping into this competition. Their home, the Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, holds more than 30,000, and the club has around 11,000 season-ticket holders, so the travelling support will be loud and well organised.
The table adds a sporting edge. Brighton opened the league phase with a 4-0 win over Kauno Žalgiris, while Craiova drew 1-1 with Getafe, a side Brighton visit in matchday 3. By late November, both clubs will know what they need to reach the knockout rounds.
Attendance also counts for regulars. The club has set this match at 20 loyalty points, more than the 15 for the Kauno Žalgiris match and the 10 for Monaco in December, and loyalty points count towards priority in future sales.
The kick-off slot is unusual for the Amex. Brighton's other two home league phase matches start at 8pm, but UEFA has placed this one in the early 6.45pm CET slot, which means 5.45pm in Sussex on a working Thursday.
Brighton sell Conference League home tickets in three phases. Season ticket holders had first access from 7 September, followed by MyAlbion+ members from 9 September, with each fan number able to buy for themselves and up to two guests. A general sale opened on 10 September, so this fixture has not been restricted to members in the way top Premier League matches often are.
Season ticket holders should note one change. Because of UEFA requirements and repositioned advertising boards, the club says holders are not guaranteed their usual seat for European home matches, so even regulars may sit somewhere new.
The club has kept face values deliberately low. Brighton announced Conference League prices from £18 for adults, £14 for over-66s and under-21s and £8 for under-18s, with 1901 Club lounge access from £55. Buyers who take all three home league phase matches in one transaction get £6 off per person, and a new young adults section in the South Stand gives 21 to 24 year-olds the under-21 price.
The marketplace route suits buyers who missed the club phases, need seats together or are booking from overseas around flights. A listing shows the area, price and delivery method before checkout, and a request lets you set out what you want if no listings are live yet.
Five things move the price: seat location, demand on the night, how close to kick-off you buy, the competition context and whether you want a hospitality tier. A Thursday Conference League match against Romanian opposition typically sits below the big Premier League visits to the Amex, which keeps it one of the more affordable ways to see Brighton at home this season.
The club prices the ground in zones. For the Kauno Žalgiris match in October, adult tickets ran from £20 in Zones A and F to £25 in Zones D and E, with concessions from £16 and under-18s from £10. Resale prices usually sit above those face values because they reflect choice and timing the club window no longer offers.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier and corners | £35 – £60 | Budget buyers | High view of the whole pitch, steep upper tier |
| North Stand, behind the goal | £40 – £70 | Fans who want the home atmosphere | Close to the most vocal home support |
| Lower East Stand, longside | £45 – £85 | First-time visitors and couples | Close to the touchline with a central angle |
| West Stand, central | £60 – £120 | Buyers who want a premium view | The main stand, facing the cameras |
| Hospitality and 1901 Club | £100 – £300+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Lounge or restaurant access; check inclusions on each listing |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Timing behaves differently for European nights. The early weekday kick-off can thin the local crowd a little, but it also limits supply from season ticket holders who cannot leave work early, so seats in the most central areas can still tighten in the final week.
Competition context sets the ceiling. A matchday 4 tie with qualification for the knockout rounds in play carries more weight than an early group game, and if both sides arrive needing points, demand can firm up as November approaches.
The Amex Stadium opened in 2011 and holds 31,876. The West Stand is the main stand, with premium seating and hospitality, the East Stand rises into a large upper tier, the North Stand is the home end and the South Stand houses visiting supporters.
The Amex seating plan shows the zones that drive the club's prices. For European matches, UEFA's advertising requirements move some boards, which is why the club has warned that some regular seats change for these fixtures.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Stand | Fans who want to sing with the home support | Lower to mid | The home end; expect noise and plenty of standing at key moments |
| Lower East Stand | Close-up views of the touchline | Mid | Front rows sit low to the pitch; mid rows give a better angle |
| Upper East Stand | Neutral buyers and budget-conscious visitors | Lower | A high, central view of team shape; allow time for the climb |
| West Stand | Premium seating and hospitality guests | Mid to premium | The main stand, with padded seats in the restaurant areas |
| South Stand, S1E and S1F | Home fans aged 21 to 24 and value seekers | Lower | Young adults section priced at the under-21 rate; open to all fans |
| Away section, South Stand S1A to S1D | Universitatea Craiova supporters only | Lower | Visiting clubs receive 5% of capacity; segregated from home areas |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should aim for the East or West stands, upper East if the budget is tighter. You get the noise from the North Stand without sitting in it, and you stay well clear of the away section in the South Stand. Avoid wearing Craiova colours in home areas.
Visiting clubs receive 5% of capacity, roughly 1,600 seats, sold through their own channels. For the Kauno Žalgiris match, Brighton priced away tickets at £17, and Craiova supporters should expect their club to publish its own sale details and windows nearer the date. Banners larger than 150cm by 150cm need the club's written permission.
The South Stand is changing. The club has described the new young adults section as groundwork for the South Stand becoming mainly home fans from 2027/28, so this season is one of the last with the current split in that end.
Brighton offer several hospitality products for their Conference League home matches, released from 7 September alongside the general admission sale. The options run from a full restaurant experience in the West Stand to private pub-style spaces.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| HB's Restaurant | Couples and business guests | Three-course meal at a private table, selected drinks and padded West Stand seats |
| The 1901 Club Lounge | Fans who want lounge access on a single visit | Lounge before and after kick-off, prime seating and private bar |
| Darts Experience | Groups of friends | Private darts in The 1901 Pub with pub food and drinks |
| Heineken Experience | Small groups and celebrations | Private booth with a self-pour tap and unlimited pub food |
The 1901 Club was sold first as a three-match pack, with individual matches released to members from 17 September and lounge access priced from £55 when the club announced its Conference League prices. For buyers curious about hospitality at the Amex, a European night is an affordable way to try it.
On resale, hospitality is rarer than general admission, so check exactly what a listing includes. If lounge entry, food or drink are not mentioned, treat it as a seat only. With a 5.45pm kick-off, the pre-match hospitality window starts in mid-afternoon.
Brighton tickets are mobile. The club issues them for Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, and asks fans to download them before leaving for the match to avoid delays at the turnstiles. Staff may run ad-hoc ID checks to confirm a ticket belongs to the person using it, so bring photo ID.
European matches sit outside the club's season ticket sharing system, which covers home league matches only, so every ticket for this fixture is issued for the match itself. Read the listing notes carefully to see how and when yours will reach you.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket in Apple or Google Wallet | Read the listing notes for how the ticket reaches you, and save it to your wallet before you travel |
| Club account ticket | Confirm what account details the listing needs and when the ticket will be released |
| Hospitality access | Check the entrance, lounge opening time and dress guidance on the listing |
| Late delivery close to kick-off | Note the expected delivery date at checkout and keep your order reference to hand |
Anyone under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. With a 5.45pm kick-off, the concourse should open at around 3.45pm, and arriving by 4.45pm leaves time for the queues at Falmer station and the search at the turnstiles.
Food and drink outlets inside the ground open at least two hours before kick-off, and after the final whistle the North Stand bar stays open while the station queues clear. The Falmer pub next to the stadium is for home fans only and checks match tickets at the door.
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Face values for this match are among the lowest of Brighton's season, and the gap between areas is wide enough that a few choices change the total.
Gatwick, the nearest major airport, has direct trains to Brighton, and London Victoria also has direct services to the city. From Brighton station, trains run to Falmer every ten minutes or so on matchdays and take around nine minutes, and the stadium is a couple of minutes' walk from the platform. Lewes, one stop the other way, is a quieter place to eat before the match.
Driving is the hardest option. There is no street parking near the ground and enforcement is strict, while paid spaces nearby must be booked in advance and often sell out. Free park and ride runs from Mill Road and Brighton Racecourse, with Mill Road opening two and a half hours before kick-off.
Your match ticket includes subsidised bus and train travel within the club's travel zone, from three and a half hours before kick-off until three and a half hours after the final whistle. For a 5.45pm start, that window opens at 2.15pm, so anyone arriving earlier will need a separate ticket for the first leg of the journey.
The early kick-off is the main planning point for travellers from London. Leaving the capital in the early afternoon is sensible, as Falmer trains fill quickly before the match and queues after the final whistle can take up to 50 minutes to clear. Ask for seats together at checkout if you are travelling as a group.
Craiova supporters travelling from Romania will find the match at 7.45pm local time. For visitors flying in from the Gulf, the 9.45pm UAE kick-off means a typical evening match back home, but a long day in Sussex.
Staying for the weekend? Brighton vs Newcastle United on Sunday 29 November brings Premier League football to the same stadium three days later.
Brighton and Universitatea Craiova have never met in competitive football, and Brighton have never faced a Romanian club in Europe. Brighton's European record at the Amex is short but strong: five wins in six home matches, from the 2-0 win over Ajax and the 1-0 victories over Marseille and Roma in 2023/24 to the 4-0 wins over Tromsø and Kauno Žalgiris this season. The only home defeat came against AEK Athens in that first campaign.
This season's run began in August with a goalless first leg in Tromsø, followed by a 4-0 win at the Amex in which four different players scored. The 4-0 win over Kauno Žalgiris in October continued that home form, so Craiova face a side that has scored eight goals without reply in its two European home matches this season.
Craiova arrive with the confidence of a domestic double under head coach Filipe Coelho. Their 1-1 draw with Getafe on matchday 1 showed they can trouble Spanish opposition, and their visit to the Amex is the first by a Romanian club. For a buyer, a first meeting between an English Premier League club and Romania's champions is the kind of one-off night that is hard to repeat.
Kick-off is 5.45pm UK time on Thursday 26 November 2026, which is 7.45pm in Romania and 9.45pm in the UAE.
European home matches are sold separately, and season ticket holders get the first purchase window for each one.
Visiting supporters are placed in blocks S1A to S1D of the South Stand, with an allocation of around 5% of capacity.
Yes. Ticket holders get subsidised bus and train travel within the club's travel zone around the match.
Only bags up to A4 size are allowed. Larger bags must go to the paid bag drop before entry.
Sources: UEFA Conference League fixture list, Brighton & Hove Albion official Conference League supporter information, mobile ticket and matchday ticketing guidance, Premier League stadium information, Football Ground Guide, Newcastle United Supporters Trust visitors' guide, Sussex Express, Express and Star and FourFourTwo. 1BoxOffice is a secondary ticket marketplace and is not affiliated with Brighton & Hove Albion, Universitatea Craiova or UEFA.