BRIGHTON and Hove Albion are calling on fans to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

When Premier League football returns to the Amex on August 21, Albion supports will be asked for proof of Covid vaccination or a negative lateral flow tests (LFT).

Albion has teamed up with the Sussex Covid-19 Vaccination Programme to call for all fans to get both their vaccinations.

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Defender Adam Webster said not only will it protect you, your friends and family, but it also means people can enjoy the football in person this summer.

“Please remember to go and get your vaccines, it’s our way out of the pandemic and hopefully will get things back to normal,” he said.

Chief executive and deputy chairman Paul Barber said while excited to welcome fans back to the Amex, the most important thing is for fans to stay safe.

"We are delighted to have the stadium full again,” he said.

"The best way supporters can help us to do that is by getting fully vaccinated, having both jabs, as we anticipate fans will be required to demonstrate their covid status - which is likely to include vaccination details - to get entry to football stadiums up and down the country this season.

"What we want is to do is work together with our supporters to avoid a series of local outbreaks that are traced back to the stadium or other mass events, which could lead to the stadium capacity being cut or even matches being played behind closed doors.

"We also need to protect our staff and provide them with as safe an environment in which to work, and of course we cannot open the stadium if members of our staff are unavailable.

The way fans can really help us achieve that is by getting both doses of the vaccine.”

Amy Galea, executive lead for the Sussex Covid-19 vaccination programme, said it is “never too late” to come forward for your first vaccine.

“If you have not had yours yet, please do – there are hundreds of vaccines available in the city every day,” she said.

“You can walk in at the Brighton Centre, come to one of the walk-in sessions at Brighton Racecourse or a pop-up session, or book by calling 119 or search for the national booking system.”

Full details of walk-in vaccination sessions can be found on the Sussex Health and Care Partnership website.