Albion were last night awaiting more details of the meeting which might help open doors at the Amex.

Secretary of State Oliver Dowden hailed a “constructive conversation with football leaders on governance and finance, diversity and getting fans back” amid reports of a possible return of some supporters by Christmas.

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport have sent proposals to the Cabinet Office for spectators to attend games in areas where coronavirus infection rates are low once current lockdown restrictions are eased on December 2.

As things stand, that would potentially allow the Seagulls to bring the first supporters back to home games next month.

Albion are reserving judgement on developments until more information is available.

But it was understood the news was yesterday being seen at the club as “on the face of it, positive”.

If fans return across the Premier League next month, they will do so following what has been referred to as “the Brighton model”.

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Information gathered when Albion hosted Chelsea before 2,524 supporters at the end of August will be key to protocols drawn up to keep match-goers safe.

The Seagulls have always made it clear they are delighted to see audiences return to entertainment venues such as the O2 and Royal Albert Hall but feel football deserves the same support.

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The club have continued to work hard to ensure they are ready to go if the green light is given.

Staff updated the Premier League via a conference call last Wednesday on their contingency plans to accommodate fans.