Buy Brighton vs Sunderland tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match listed for Saturday 8 May 2027 at 15:00 UK time at the Amex Stadium. It falls in the final weeks of the Premier League campaign, when two clubs who both played European football this season could still have plenty to settle.
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The Amex holds 31,876 and sits in a fold of the South Downs at Falmer, a short train ride from the centre of Brighton. Members and season ticket holders of Brighton & Hove Albion take most of the seats for every league game, so single-match availability is tight even when the visitors are not one of the traditional big names.
This guide covers what seats cost, which stand suits your group, how the free matchday travel works and how every Premier League meeting between these clubs has gone. It is written to help you pick the right listing and walk through the turnstile without surprises.
Supply sets the tone. Season tickets at the Amex are sold out and the club sells the remaining seats game by game, with members given priority before anything reaches a wider audience. For most Premier League fixtures, very little reaches general sale at all.
The visitors bring one of the largest travelling followings in the country. Sunderland returned to the Premier League in 2025 after eight years away, then qualified for the Europa League in their first season back. Their supporters have filled away ends all over England. The allocation at the Amex is far smaller than the number who want to make the trip.
That success changes the feel of the fixture. Sunderland's European place is their first in more than half a century, while Brighton reached the Conference League through their own finish last season. Two clubs who both earned continental football in 2025/26 meeting in May gives the afternoon real weight.
The recent record adds another thread. Brighton have not lost any of the three Premier League meetings so far and have yet to concede a goal against Sunderland in the competition. Their 2-0 win at the Stadium of Light in October 2026 means Sunderland arrive in May looking to avoid a league double.
Sunderland's following travels a long way for this one. Brighton is more than 300 miles from Wearside. Most supporters make the journey by train through London or by coach, often staying the weekend. Those who miss the club allocation look for seats elsewhere in the ground, which squeezes the neutral areas further.
European football shapes the calendar too. Brighton's Conference League campaign and Sunderland's Europa League run both involve Thursday-night matches. A deep run for either side can push their weekend league games back a day. Demand tends to sharpen once the date is fixed and buyers can plan around it.
The home crowd has grown with the club. The Amex has expanded steadily since it opened in 2011. Its record attendance of 31,872 came against Luton Town in August 2023. Most league games now run close to that figure, which leaves very little slack for late buyers.
Timing lifts demand further. A Saturday 3pm kick-off on the second weekend of May lands deep in the run-in. If the match stays in that slot, it will not be shown live in the UK, which pushes local supporters who might otherwise watch at home towards a seat in the ground.
For buyers outside Sussex, the message is simple. The supply that reaches the open market is thin. It thins further once the date is confirmed. Securing seats early gives you a wider choice of stand and a far better chance of sitting together.
Not easily through the club. Membership is not strictly required to buy Brighton tickets, but members get the priority window. For most Premier League games, little or nothing is left once it closes. Premium memberships carry waiting lists as well.
Sunderland supporters face the same problem from the other side. Away tickets remain capped at £30 across the Premier League, after clubs agreed in March 2026 to extend the cap for two more seasons. That makes away seats good value but very hard to get, since priority goes to Sunderland members and season ticket holders with the strongest away records.
A marketplace removes both hurdles. You do not need a Brighton membership, a Sunderland away history or a booking reference from either club to buy through 1BoxOffice. Sellers list seats, each listing states how and when the ticket arrives and you see the price before paying.
One rule matters on the day. Premier League clubs ask supporters to sit in areas that match their allegiance. If you follow Sunderland and buy in a home section, keep red and white out of sight. Stewards can remove supporters who celebrate in the wrong area, whatever the source of the ticket.
Overseas visitors face an extra step if they try the club route, since a membership has to be bought before any priority window opens. For a single match, that cost and the uncertainty of the priority window rarely add up for someone flying in.
Returned seats do appear through the club, but for a late-season fixture they surface at short notice and rarely in pairs. If you need certainty for trains or a hotel, waiting for a return is a gamble most visiting buyers cannot afford.
Five factors move the price for this fixture in the 2026/27 season: seat location, overall demand, how close to the match you buy, what both clubs have at stake in the run-in and whether you want a premium or hospitality seat. Brighton price league games by category, so resale prices always sit above the club's face value for an equivalent seat.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £80 – £125 | Budget-conscious buyers | Upper-tier seats in the West or East Stand away from halfway |
| Longside standard | £95 – £145 | Neutral buyers wanting a side view | Lower-tier East Stand seats towards the corners |
| Lower tier / central | £125 – £210+ | First-time visitors and couples | Central lower-tier views in the East or West Stand |
| Premium seating | £175 – £290+ | Special occasions | Padded West Stand seats near the tunnel |
| Hospitality / VIP | £290 – £580+ | Corporate guests and groups | Restaurant and lounge packages; inclusions vary |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Price movement for a late-season fixture follows a familiar pattern. Listings appear once the fixture list is published, settle through the winter and then firm up when broadcasters confirm their selections for the final weeks. If either club is chasing Europe again, expect the final fortnight to carry a premium.
The Amex was built for football, with no running track and steep, close stands. There are few genuinely poor views, so a lower-tier seat behind the goal often gives better value than a pricier upper-tier seat on halfway.
The South Stand home sections deserve a look from value hunters. They share the end with the away section, so the atmosphere carries both sets of supporters. Prices there tend to sit below the central long-side seats.
Groups should compare the total cost per seat rather than the headline figure. Fees are shown before you confirm, so add them in when weighing a pair in the West Stand against four seats in the upper East Stand. For a party of four or more, paying slightly more for seats together usually beats a lower price that splits the group across rows.
The stadium is a modern bowl with four stands. The Amex Stadium seating plan shows the West Stand as the main stand, the East Stand opposite, the North Stand behind one goal and the South Stand behind the other. Visiting supporters are housed in the South Stand, extending into the south-east corner for the larger followings.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Stand | Home fans who want noise | Lower to mid | The home end; expect to stand and sing at key moments |
| South Stand (home sections) | Fans wanting a goal-end view | Lower to mid | Shares the end with the visiting section, separated by segregation |
| East Stand | Neutral buyers and families | Mid | Side-on view facing the dugouts; the calmer side of the ground |
| West Stand | Premium buyers and corporate guests | Upper | Main stand with the tunnel, the benches and most hospitality areas |
| Upper tiers | Buyers wanting an overview | Lower to mid | Steep and close for an upper tier, with a full view of play |
| Away section | Sunderland supporters only | Capped at £30 (club sale) | South Stand and south-east corner, around 3,000 seats; no red and white in home areas |
Neutral fans and undecided buyers should aim for the lower tier of the East Stand or the West Stand. You get a full view without sitting among the most vocal home support. Anyone comparing areas across the Amex Stadium should favour listings that give the stand, block and row over vague descriptions.
The Amex is one of the most accessible grounds in the league, with 202 wheelchair-user spaces and step-free access at Falmer station. Accessible seats and companion places are allocated through the club, so contact the seller before buying and get any arrangement confirmed in writing.
The upper tier of the West Stand gives a fine elevated view of the whole pitch. It is often lower-priced than the central lower rows below it. The North Stand is where the singing comes from, so choose it only if you want to be part of the noise rather than simply watch it.
Buyers with young children should favour the lower tiers on the long sides, where the atmosphere is lively but less intense than behind the goals. If you are unsure which block suits your group, ask the seller before you buy rather than after.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Goldstone Restaurant | Couples and celebrations | Three-course dining with an East Stand seat |
| West Stand restaurants | Business guests and groups | Dining close to the tunnel and the main stand seats |
| Private boxes | Corporate hosts | A halfway-line box for a private group |
| Informal lounges | Friends wanting relaxed food and drink | Booth seating and small plates before kick-off |
Brighton run a broad hospitality offer for a club outside the traditional elite, from restaurants in both long stands to private boxes on halfway. Club-sold packages are tied to membership, which is why many hospitality buyers turn to the resale market for a single game.
Hospitality for this fixture should be easier to find than for the visits of the traditional big six, when packages sell out weeks in advance. That makes it a sensible match for buyers who want the full day without paying the highest premiums of the season.
When a listing includes extras such as dining, drinks or parking, those inclusions are written into the listing itself. Read them closely and weigh the package against a central West Stand seat. For many visitors the smarter premium is a central lower-tier seat paired with lunch by the seafront before the match.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | The ticket loads in the right app or wallet and any transfer has been accepted before matchday |
| E-ticket (PDF) | The file opens on your phone and shows the correct stand, block and seat |
| Paper ticket | Delivery address and timing, with tracking for overseas orders |
| Local hand delivery | Meeting point, time and contact details, all confirmed through your order |
Read the listing notes before you buy, since they set out how and when your ticket will arrive. Bring a valid photo ID in case stewards ask for it. Charge your phone fully if you are using mobile entry, as a screenshot is not always accepted at the turnstile.
Premier League clubs often release mobile tickets close to matchday. A ticket that has not arrived ten days before the game is usually normal, not a warning sign. Your order updates will tell you when to expect it. Customer support can step in if anything slips.
Some listings carry a named ticket. If yours does, the name on the ticket and your photo ID should match, so give the seller the correct details at the point of purchase rather than on the day.
Getting to the Amex is simpler than at most grounds. A Premier League matchday ticket includes free travel on Southern trains and Brighton and Hove Buses 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. Falmer station sits beside the stadium, less than 15 minutes from Brighton station by train.
Driving is harder. There is no public parking at the ground, so drivers use the club's park-and-ride sites, including Mill Road. The number 25 bus from the city centre is a useful backup when the trains are full.
Arrive early if you can. Turnstile queues and bag searches build in the final 45 minutes. The trains back to Brighton and Lewes also fill quickly after the final whistle. Allow time if you have an onward connection.
1BoxOffice has run a verified ticket marketplace since 2006 and every order carries a 150% money-back guarantee, so here is how to go from browsing to sitting down at the Amex.
Step1
Find the fixture
Search for Brighton and select the Sunderland match on 8 May 2027 from the list of upcoming Premier League games.
Step2
Set up your account
Create an account with an email address you use every day, since delivery updates arrive there.
Step3
Compare areas
Filter listings by stand, tier and price, then match each option against the stadium layout so you know where you will sit.
Step4
Read the listing notes
Confirm the delivery method, whether seats are together and whether the block sits in a home or neutral area.
Step5
Choose your quantity
Select how many tickets you need. Listings that allow split sales show which combinations are available.
Step6
Enter your details
Add the name, phone number and delivery details the seller needs to send your tickets on time.
Step7
Pay securely
Complete payment with your preferred card. The total, including fees, is shown before you confirm.
Step8
Follow your order
Use track order to follow delivery progress and watch your inbox for the tickets in the days before the match.
Value at the Amex comes from choosing the right block rather than chasing the lowest number on the screen. Because every stand sits close to the pitch, the gap in experience between a mid-priced and a top-priced seat is smaller here than at many grounds. These habits help.
Overseas buyers usually fly into London Gatwick, which has direct trains to Brighton in around 30 minutes, or London Heathrow, with onward rail via London. Direct trains from London Victoria and London Bridge take around an hour. Mobile and e-ticket delivery suit international buyers, since the ticket travels with you and there is no need to meet anyone on arrival.
Premier League dates and kick-off times change when broadcasters make their selections, so book flexible trains and refundable hotels where possible. Avoid arriving on the morning of the match. Sunderland supporters planning a season of travel, including home games at the Stadium of Light, should keep each order confirmation and the seller's delivery notes on their phone. If a date moves, that is the record customer support will work from.
These clubs took very different roads to the same division. Brighton spent years without a home of their own after leaving the Goldstone Ground, playing at Withdean before the Amex opened in 2011. Their first Premier League season came in 2017/18, the same summer Sunderland dropped out of the division.
Sunderland's route back was long. They fell into League One, spent four seasons there, then returned to the Premier League through the Championship play-off final at Wembley in May 2025. That timing meant the two clubs never met in the Premier League until December 2025, eight years after Brighton's arrival.
Both clubs have grown quickly since. Brighton played their first European campaign in the Europa League in 2023/24 and are back in Europe this season. Sunderland climbed from League One to a Europa League place in four seasons, one of the steepest rises of recent years.
The first meeting at the Amex ended goalless, a tight December afternoon that suited neither side's ambitions. Brighton then won 1-0 at the Stadium of Light in March 2026 and 2-0 there in October 2026. Three meetings, three clean sheets for Brighton.
What makes the fixture distinctive is how new it is at this level. Two clubs who both reached Europe from last season meet on the south coast with Sunderland still searching for a first Premier League goal against Brighton. That gives the visiting end something to prove and the home crowd a record to protect.
Only one Premier League meeting has been played at the Amex, so the figures below cover all Premier League meetings between the sides at every venue, from December 2025 to October 2026.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 3 |
| Brighton wins | 2 |
| Sunderland wins | 0 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Brighton goals | 3 |
| Sunderland goals | 0 |
| Biggest Brighton win | 2-0 (Stadium of Light, Oct 2026) |
| Biggest Sunderland win | None yet |
| First Premier League meeting in scope | 20 Dec 2025 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 10 Oct 2026 |
Source: ESPN and VAVEL match reports, cross-referenced result by result, with the March 2026 result also confirmed by Sportsbyte.
The sample is small, but the pattern is clear. Brighton have kept three clean sheets in three Premier League meetings. Sunderland have still to beat them at this level.
It has also been a low-scoring fixture. Three goals in three games is an average of one per match. No meeting has yet produced more than two. Buyers hoping for a goal-heavy afternoon may be disappointed, but tight games tend to keep both ends loud until the final whistle.
All Premier League meetings between the sides, newest first. Scores are shown with the home side first.
| Date | Venue | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2026 | Stadium of Light | Sunderland 0-2 Brighton |
| 14 Mar 2026 | Stadium of Light | Sunderland 0-1 Brighton |
| 20 Dec 2025 | Amex Stadium | Brighton 0-0 Sunderland |
Source: ESPN, VAVEL and Sportsbyte, with every score confirmed by at least two of them.
No. Buying through a marketplace needs no club membership or purchase history with either club.
Not yet. Broadcasters can move the match within that weekend once their late-season selections are made.
In the South Stand away section, which extends into the south-east corner. Red and white should stay hidden in home areas.
The free travel is tied to a valid Premier League matchday ticket for the game. Keep the ticket on your phone to show on the train or bus.
Only if the listing says so. Filter for seats together before buying, especially for groups of four or more.
Sources: Brighton & Hove Albion official matchday travel and accessibility information, the Premier League, ESPN, VAVEL, Sportsbyte, beIN Sports and the Yorkshire Evening Post.