The stadium has been opposed by some Falmer residents

The local planning inspector has advised the city council not to back the Falmer scheme - a move which has angered club chairman Dick Knight.

He says Falmer is the most suitable location for the 22,000-seater ground.

The Falmer For All campaign had urged all supporters to join in the 20-minute sit-in at the Wycombe Wanderers ground.

Permanent home

Many of the 1,600 Albion fans who travelled to Wycombe took part - and were joined in their protest by Brighton players.

Mr Knight earlier in the week urged Seagulls fans to write to Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott to express their anger after the local plan inspector advised against the scheme.

Mr Prescott will make the final decision on the plans, which were the subject of a nine-month public inquiry ending last October.

Brighton and Hove Albion have been without a permanent home since their Goldstone ground was sold for redevelopment in 1997.

Many Falmer residents have opposed plans for the new stadium because of environmental concerns.

Proposals for the Falmer site include banqueting suites, a cr�che, teaching space for Brighton University, office space for the club and car parks.