Albion vs Crystal Palace: Brighton's Amex Stadium hit by power cut

Referee Peter Bankes halted the game for around four minutes after the lights at the Amex went out in the 53rd minute.

The lights flickered before completely turning off, leaving the packed out stadium in darkness for a few seconds.

Several lights around the stadium did not return for the rest of the match.

Players and officials stop play as the scoreboard malfunctions during the Premier League match at the Amex Stadium (Image: PA)

The officials had to ensure the goal line technology was working, as well as the communication systems between the referee, his linesmen and video assistant Andre Marriner.

The Argus understands there was no chance of the game being called off.

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Lighting in the stands did not return for around 15 minutes after the power cut.

The big screens returned before the game restarted.

There were difficulties charging laptops in the press box afterwards. 

At the end of the game, nine minutes of extra time were added on. This included the stoppage of around four minutes due to the power cut.

Peter Bankes reacts during the Premier League match at the Amex Stadium (Image: PA)

It comes after two major power cuts in Sussex last Thursday and on Sunday.

The power cuts left people without power for several hours on each day.

UK Power Networks has been approached for comment.