The 72-year-old man fell unwell as he was leaving the stadium and could not be resuscitated, the club said. Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesAug. 23, 2026 3:57 pm EDT Updated Brighton & Hove Albion have said they are “shocked and saddened” by the death of a fan following their season-opening match against Aston Villa on Sunday.The 72-year-old man had fallen unwell in the coach park as he was leaving the stadium and could not be resuscitated, the south-coast club announced in a statement later that day.“Following today’s game against Aston Villa, sadly a 72-year-old male Brighton & Hove Albion supporter passed away after the match,” Brighton’s statement read. “The gentleman took unwell as he was leaving the stadium to board a supporters’ club bus in the coach park.
“Despite the best efforts of emergency services and club staff, the medical team were unable to save him. South East Coast Ambulance Service paramedics, St John’s Ambulance, Sussex Police, MB Medical Solutions, the club’s crowd doctor and our stewards worked together to ensure the individual was given the best possible care, including prolonged CPR on the scene.”
Following today’s game against Aston Villa, sadly a 72-year-old male Brighton & Hove Albion supporter passed away after the match.
