'Incredible gesture' This is how generous Albion fans raised £100k to help charity and club

The figure of £370,746 was boosted as a large number of fans donated their season ticket and match ticket refunds to the fund.

Fans had the option to donate as all remaining Premier League matches from the 2019-20 campaign will be played-out behind closed doors.

A statement from the club read: "The club’s players and staff selected a number of organisations based in Sussex, including charities for hospices, sick children, domestic abuse victims, bereavement care, food banks, homeless support and health workers who will all benefit from the fund alongside a contribution of approximately 20 per cent to Albion in the Community.

"They are all charities hardest hit by the global coronavirus pandemic and will distribute funds to help communities in the city of Brighton & Hove and across our county."

Deputy chairman and chief executive Paul Barber said: “A big part of that has been our supporters who, in many cases, have waived refunds for season tickets in favour of the fund or in some cases in favour of the club.

“That combined contribution has been over £100,000, which has been an incredible gesture from supporters at a time when many people are losing their jobs or have been on reduced time and therefore reduced salaries.

“We have been incredibly humbled by the support we have received, right the way across the club.

“The supporters have been a massive part of that so a big thank to you to them for the way they have stood up and supported us through a difficult time.”

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