The sad news was confirmed by the Sussex club, in a statement, on Sunday (August 24).
"Following today’s game against Aston Villa, sadly a 72-year-old male Brighton & Hove Albion supporter passed away after the match," the statement read.
"The gentleman took unwell as he was leaving the stadium to board a supporters’ club bus in the coach park.
A 72-year-old man took unwell as he was leaving the stadium to board a supporters’ club bus in the coach park. He sadly died despite the best efforts of paramedics. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)placeholder image
A 72-year-old man took unwell as he was leaving the stadium to board a supporters’ club bus in the coach park. He sadly died despite the best efforts of paramedics. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
"Despite the best efforts of emergency services and club staff, the medical team were unable to save him."
Club chief executive and deputy chairman Paul Barber said what 'should have been an ordinary and happy' journey home, 'ended in heartbreaking circumstances'.
He added: "We are all shocked and saddened by the loss of one of our supporters.
"We extend our sincere condolences to the gentleman’s family and friends."
Albion said South East Coast Ambulance Service paramedics, St John’s Ambulance, Sussex Police, MB Medical Solutions, the club’s crowd doctor and club stewards 'worked together to ensure the individual was given the best possible care', including prolonged CPR on the scene.