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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lori Ewing

Brighton unveil plans for Europe’s first purpose-built women’s football stadium

Brighton will have a new home for the 2030-31 season - (Getty)

Brighton and Hove Albion have unveiled plans to build the first purpose-built women's football stadium in Europe, with at least 10,000 seats and scheduled to open by the 2030-31 season.

Work has begun on a planning application for the proposed stadium, described by the club as "built for her", at Bennett's Field next to the men's American Express Stadium.

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