An absorbent article (1 ) comprising a fluid permeable topsheet (2), a fluid impermeable backsheet (4) and an absorbent core (6) enclosed between the topsheet (2) and the backsheet (4). The absorbent core (6) comprises a first absorbent layer (22) having an opening (25) extending therethrough. A fluid flow control structure (24) is arranged between the first absorbent layer (22) and the backsheet (4). The fluid flow control structure (24) is a layered structure comprising a non-perforated fibrous polymeric layer (31 ) and a first perforated polymeric layer (32) having a basis weight of from 50 g/m
