Live blog: Albion vs. Palace (From The Argus)

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Arrests at the Albion. Full story here

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That last video was shot by reporter Bill Gardner outside the Amex before the game. Rival fans had to be kept apart by lines of police. Some fans from both sides tried to push their way through the cordon but were held back by officers.

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Argus reporter Bill Gardner has been travelling with fans back from The Amex to the city centre. He has now reached Brighton Station.

He said: "There appears to be very little trouble post-match but there is a high police presence at Brighton Satation.

"Palace fans were kettled outside the stadium and escorted back on a special train back to London.

"The usual abuse was swapped between both sets of fans but it was all fairly good natured.

"The final indiginity for Palace fans was having to practically wade through a lake to reach the platform.

"It was so wet that people just wanted to get home.

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Want to relive the action of today's fantastic derby day result? Our Albion reporter Brian Owen has now posted this match report on our website. Full write up with interviews and no doubt some choice words from Gus will be in tomorrow's Argus.

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It's not just more than 20,000 Albion fans returning from The Amex who have smiles on their faces. Injured Albion striker Craig Mackail-Smith has just tweeted:

Amazing result from the boys.Great to get one over palace!Great push for the promotion now :-) & another record attendance at #TheAmex!!!!

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The final whistle goes and Albion win 3-0. Follow our live updates here.

Fans inside in the stadium are singing "Albion, Albion" as they celebrate a victory over their rivals.

Police are reportedly in place already outside The Amex to montior the situation.

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Here you go museboy... a minute-by-minute report here

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And also about the atmosphere and so on!

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This is about the police presence. The football blog is at the top... 

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Police confirmed that there had been a smoke bombs let off. 

Said "aware of these reports". 

Also aware of "homophobic chanting" and would follow up these reports. 

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Update: One arrest so far.

Believed to be a Brighton fan. On suspicion of being drunk and disorderly.

31-year-old, from Eastbourne, at Dick's Bar. 

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Shouts of "You sleep with Will Young" heard on streets of Brighton. 

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Can Albion do as well as Wales????

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The Sussex Police response following the resports, so the latter, hopefully. 

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OK. With kick-off imminent, the news team will leave it there for the time being. For minute-by-minute coverage click here from our team inside the American Express Community Satdium.

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Reports of some fans still stuck on the A27 outside the stadium. With kick-off just minutes away they better hurry...

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Argus reporter Bill Gardner is outside the American Express Community Stadium. He reports of a clash on the footbrisge outside the ground about 5 minutes ago.

"Nastly scenes as Palace fans try to break through police crodon. Group of Albion fans hurling abuse from opposite side of the barricade.

"There was lots of pushing and shoving and looked for a moment as if there were not enough police to stop the fans clashing.

"Luckily officers were able to move the Albion fans along towards The Amex."

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Here is what Sussex Police are saying:

"Not long to go. A few minor incidents, but on the whole lively and good natured. Lets keep it that way. Enjoy the match."

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Reports trains leaving station "half empty". 

Sussex Police said: "British Transport Police tell us that all trains are full and fans being moved through station as quickly as possible."

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Thanks Vegasseagull. I'm sure if Albion win, which will be good news, then plenty of people will be interested...

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Argus reporter Bill Gardner has arrived at Falmer station, 20 minutes ahead of game time.

He said there are scores of police patroling the area with riot vans visible.

Bill said: "In the driving drizzle there a few chants and people are generally in good spirits."

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Argus reporter Bill Gardner is still near Brighton Station.

"A group of about 100 Albion fans screaming down the tunnel outside Brighton station at the Palace fans beig escorted around the back.
"Police are doing a decent job of keeping the two sets of fans apart."

Speaking to Bill, Albion fans Andrea Barnes and Denise Buchan, who live in the city, said: “We were in Wetherspoons earlier on without our Albion scarves.
“There are lots of Palace fans but the mood wasn’t too bad.
“Let’s hope it’s a cracking game without any trouble.”

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For live updates of today's game, those on Twitter can  make sure you follow our top team of sports reporters @andynaylorargus and @brian__owen

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Photographer Simon Dack at the stadium. This is a picture of mouted police and fans: 

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Argus reporter Bil Gardner is near Brighton Station.

"A group of about 200 Palace fans have been escorted down Grafton Street round the back of the station.
"Some are allegedly shouting homophobic chants and some Albion fans are shouting at them from high windows in Queens Road enraging the Palace fans.
"There is some minor pushing and shoving with police but no serious trouble so far."

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Palace fans are screaming chants. 

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Bill said: "There is a group of about 200 Palace fans being escorted up West Street by police.

"A banger has just gone off. 

"They are chanting loudly. 

"They are surrounded by a cordon. 

"Officers are filming them."

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A picture by Sam Stephenson of police in West Street this morning. 

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Bill said: "A thin stream of Palace fans are starting to make their way up to the station. 

"Still a massive police presence with riot vans and mouted police. 

"Some bemused tourists asking passers-by what is going on." 

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Are you watching Albion take on (beat) Palace today? Email your pics to anna.roberts@theargus.co.uk and we will try and get them on the live story!

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That is a tweet from Chief Inspector Paul Betts who is leading the police action ahead of today's game. 

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Coldean Lane has a number of police vans and police officers.

Lots of Brighton fans in scarves walking along. 

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Reporter Bill is at the scene.

He said: "There are pockets of police up and down the street standing the whole length of West Street and up to the station.

"There are mouted police patrolling up and down the street.
"There are 120 Palace fans in the Wetherspoons in West Street.

"They are not allowing anyone in who is not a Palace fan.

"There are louds Palace chants echoing in West Street. 

"It seems good-humoured so far."

No trouble so far.