Everton and Brighton fans were taking in their new surroundings in perfect sunshine at the brand spanking new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The 52,769 capacity waterfront venue hosted a Premier League fixture for the first ever time as the Toffees hosted Fabian Hurzeler’s Seagulls.
Supporters from both teams took the chance to capture the historic moment, before the serious action started on the pitch for the 2pm kick-off.
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler was keen for the moment not to get to his players and insisted his team were not there to be the “nice guys”.
Here’s 29 fantastic pictures of Everton and Brighton fans at the Hill Dickinson Stadium...
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Police officers stand on duty as they work outside the Hill Dickinson Stadium, the new home ground of Everton football club, ahead of the English Premier League football match between Everton and Brighton and Hove Albion Photo: DARREN STAPLES
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Fans arrive at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, the new home ground of Everton football club, ahead of the English Premier League football match between Everton and Brighton and Hove Albion Photo: DARREN STAPLES
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Players walk out onto the pitch ahead of the English Premier League football match between Everton and Brighton and Hove Albion at Hill Dickinson Stadium Photo: DARREN STAPLES
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Everton fans celebrate the team's first goal scored by Iliman Ndiaye of Everton (not pictured) during the Premier League match Photo: Michael Regan