Leicester City are the visitors to Villa Park on Sunday (ko 4:30pm) for what promises to be an exciting game against Aston Villa.
Steven Gerrard will be keen to see his side bounce back after Manchester City inflicted the first defeat of his reign in midweek.
Below you’ll find all the information you need to enjoy your visit to the stadium on matchday…
Tickets
At the time of writing, there are a limited number of tickets remaining for the fixture.
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Your visit to Villa Park
Full houses are back at Villa Park, however, it's important that supporters take steps to ensure that their visit to the stadium is a safe one.
Turnstiles open at 3pm, so make sure you arrive to the stadium in plenty of time ahead of kick-off to ensure smooth entry. However you're planning to get to the match, take a look at our Travel & Parking guide before leaving home.
As is usually the case, a traffic exclusion zone will be in operation around the stadium – meaning there will be less traffic on Trinity Road and Witton Lane from 90 minutes before the match starts. Limited car parking is available at Brookvale car park, subject to availability.
Along with following the Club's COVID-19 Fans Code of Conduct vigilantly, supporters can take actions before, during and after the game to help minimise risk surrounding the transmission of the virus. See our Returning to Villa Park guide for more information.
The Holte Suite and Holte Pub open three hours prior to kick-off and close two hours after full-time.
Matchday protocols and COVID-19 guidance
Supporters are advised to arrive at Villa Park in plenty of time in order to be prepared for increased spot checks.
COVID-19 status certification is not yet mandatory but we ask our supporters to be ready for its potential implementation on future matchdays should the government move to Plan B of its COVID response autumn-winter measures.
All supporters over the age of 18, including those in hospitality, should only attend a match if they have a valid NHS COVID Pass or can show valid alternative proof that they have been fully vaccinated or have registered a negative COVID test in the previous 48 hours.
Fans may be asked to produce evidence to demonstrate one of these forms of valid COVID certification before entering the stadium.
For more information see the club's Updated Matchday Covid-19 Guidance.
Please note, as it currently stands, no fan will be refused entry to Villa Park.
White Ribbon fixture
The club will be supporting White Ribbon UK at Sunday's game against Leicester. White Ribbon UK is the leading charity engaging with men and boys to end violence against women. White Ribbon Day was November 25, marking the start of 16 days of action when thousands of people raise awareness to prevent violence before it starts.
This year, the charity has launched an 'All Men Can' campaign. All men can make a difference by thinking of their own behaviour and being prepared to call out sexist and harassing behaviour when they see it. To learn more about White Ribbon UK and their work, visit their website.
On matchday, Black Country Women’s Aid will have a stall in the family Fun Zone at Villa Park. They will be raising awareness of the campaign, speaking to fans and offering more information on how to get involved.
During the match
We would like to remind supporters that Villa Park is an all-seater stadium.
In all areas of Villa Park, we have children, elderly fans and those with medical conditions who are unable to see or watch the match if supporters stand up in front of them.
Please be mindful of this at all times and thank you for your cooperation.
Cashless stadium
Please note, Villa Park will be cashless to help ensure safe social distancing practices and minimise contact at all points of sale. This includes the Villa Store, with card payments widely accepted in and around the stadium.
The only exception is programme kiosks outside the ground, which will still accept cash.
Pre-match entertainment
Roaming entertainment will again be present at Villa Park on matchdays this season.
The entertainment will consist of a dohl drummer band, a brass band and a circus act.
They will be located in the Trinity forecourt area and Holte End car park, but will be moving around the outside of the stadium before kick-off.
Food and beverage
Baked in Brick and Brummie Bostin Brownie have been popular additions to the food offering in the Trinity concourse this season.
Baked in Brick offer a range of BBQ Chicken Tikka burgers, a Lemon Curry Halloumi Burger and a range of fries. Serving up a sweet treat, Brummie Bostin Brownie have a selection of double chocolate brownies to choose from, including an Eton Mess and Banoffee Pie flavours.
Outside the stadium there will be several street food trucks situated on the Trinity Stand forecourt and a bar serving alcoholic and soft drinks. The traders include Gyro Guys, Flying Cows, Only Jerkin', The Currywurst and The English Indian.
Fun Zone
The family Fun Zone returns to Villa Park’s Academy Building on Sunday from 2:30-4:30pm.
Young Villans can take part in a number of exciting, fun activities ahead of kick-off. We have unclimbable ladder, football darts, gladiator duel, inflatable basketball shooting, inflatable penalty shootout, dance machine, climbing wall, photo booth face painting and a DJ.
To help keep people safe, sanitiser stations will be provided at each activity. Face masks will be required in the Fun Zone in line with government guidance on face masks in crowded indoor spaces.
There will also be a design a Christmas Jumper competition for junior fans. Young supporters will have the opportunity to design their very own Christmas Jumper, with the winner getting the opportunity to work with a designer from the club to create the jumper for real and have it on sale in the Villa Store for Christmas 2022.
Entry details...
- Fans can collect a Christmas Jumper template from the fun zone on Sunday 5th Dec
- Entries need to be emailed in to marketingteam@avfc.co.ukwith the subject line ‘Christmas Jumper Competition Entry’. Please also include the following details: name, age, Fan ID, parent/guardian’s contact details (phone & email).
- Entries must be submitted by 23:59 on Friday 17th December.
- Five designs will be shortlisted. Each of the shortlisted designs will be displayed in the Fun Zone on Boxing Day at our home fixture v Chelsea, and fans will be given tokens to vote for their favourite design. A winner will be officially announced in the New Year.
- Entrants must be under 18 years of age. Terms & Conditions apply.
Matchday Click and Collect
A new Matchday Click and Collect platform is in operation at Villa Park this season.
Supporters will be able to pre-order merchandise in the run up to matchday and on the day, and collect from the Villa Store or Holte Store. You can also order from your seat up until half-time and collect after the game.
Visit here to shop, choose your collection point, and pick up on the day.
Villa Store opening hours v Leicester City: 10am-4:30pm and reopens at 6pm-6:45pm
Holte Store opening hours v Leicester City: 1:30pm-4:30pm and reopens at 6pm-6:45pm
Trinity pop-up store v Leicester City: 3pm-4:30pm and at half-time
Trinity Hospitality store v Leicester City: 1:30pm-6:45pm
Academy v Leicester City: 3pm-4:30pm
See it...hear it...report it!
If you witness discriminatory behaviour at a match or around a stadium, please report it to the police or a steward.
Supporters at Villa Park can text REPORT to 60060 along with the location of the incident and details of what you have witnessed using one of the key words below to enable a prompt response.
The text line also includes the reporting of any safeguarding concerns. The text service will be supported by our security team and West Midlands Police. Each text costs one standard message at your network rate. The club may share your details with West Midlands Police if further information is required to assist with a criminal prosecution.
Fan engagement and Pride Rewards
Fans will again be able to take part in the ‘Pick a Player’ game on Pride Rewards for the chance to earn loyalty points. All you have to do is pick a player for the match and their performance during the game will earn you points.
Fans can collect items they have redeemed on Pride Rewards from the collection point between 2:30pm-4:15pm. The collection point window is situated on the side of Villa Village just to the right of the main Ticket Office.
Half-Time Trivia returns for this game. Fans will have the opportunity to test their Villa knowledge at half-time for a chance to win a 2021/22 home shirt.
The question will be read out and displayed on the big screens pre-match, with the winner presented with the shirt at half-time. All fans have to do is tweet their answer along with #PartOfThePride and their seat, row, block & stand for the chance to win!