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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Everton fans celebrate the team's first goal scored by Iliman Ndiaye of Everton (not pictured) Photo: Michael Regan
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Everton's Senegalese striker #10 Iliman Ndiaye (L) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Brighton and Hove Albion at Hill Dickinson Stadium Photo: DARREN STAPLES
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General view inside the stadium as players and officials line up on the pitch prior to the Premier League match between Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion at Hill Dickinson Stadium Photo: Michael Regan
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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