Aston Villa Women are set to grace the Villa Park pitch in what will be their final game of 2022 when they take on Arsenal.
It's set to be a huge fixture, with Carla Ward's fearless Villans going toe-to-toe with Jonas Eidevall and his title-chasing Gunners.
And if this season's Villa Park fixtures are anything to go by, it'll be a cracker.
Our thrilling opening day victory over Manchester City was backed up with a recent 3-1 success against Reading, with B6 really feeling like home in the 2022/23 campaign.
Here's what's in store for a final festive fixture of the calendar year...
The Match
Sunday's game comes against tough opposition in Arsenal.
Jonas Eidevall’s side are one of the more formidable sides in the continent and will have aspirations of breaking Chelsea’s spell of domestic dominance.
The Gunners are currently sitting third in the Barclays WSL table and got their title charge back on track last weekend with a 1-0 win over Everton.
Arsenal had lost 3-2 to Manchester United prior to the victory over the Toffees, but still find themselves just three points off the league’s summit.
Former Villa player Mana Iwabuchi will be hoping to feature for today’s visitors, while Anna Patten won’t feature for Villa against her parent club.
Villa, meanwhile, will be searching for a bounceback in the league.
A heavy defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford put a stop to a three-game winning run, meaning Carla Ward and co. will be wanting to go into the Christmas break with a good result under their belts.
Tickets
Tickets for the Villa Park clash cost just £5 for under-14s and £10 for adults, and they’re available to purchase via the link below.
Watch Villa Women at Villa Park!
Tickets available from £5.
The match also represents a perfect opportunity for fans to enjoy Villa Park hospitality, starting at £15 plus VAT for under-14s.
Follow the link below to enquire about matchday packages or call 0333 323 1982 opt 1 to book today.
Arriving at Villa Park
Turnstiles will open at 2.45pm, 90 minutes before kick-off.
We advise you to arrive in plenty of time, with plenty going on ahead of kick-off.
Parking will be available, free of charge, at the stadium on a first come, first served basis.
Alternatively, the coach car park situated on Witton Lane is also open to supporters, as is Waterworks.
For more updates in the build-up to the game, follow Villa Women on Twitter here.
Family Fun Zone
The Family Fun Zone will be open from 1.45pm–3.45pm and will be full of activities for families, including inflatable football darts, a Christmas trail with great prizes to be won, face painting, balloon modelling and much more.
Trinity Fan Zone
The Trinity Fan Zone has had a Christmas makeover, just in time for a visit from Santa, his elves and reindeer. Make your way over to the Fan Zone to meet Santa and friends from 1.15pm.
There will also be a brass band and carol singers performing in the Trinity Fan Zone pre-match, and there will be a selection of festive treats you can purchase from our delicious food stalls whilst you enjoy the entertainment.
Concourse
The fun continues inside the concourse with face painting, a magician and balloon modeller to keep everyone entertained in the build up to kick-off. The brass band will also move inside the stand to keep the energy high as we await the main action of the day on the pitch.
Hospitality
Any fans who have chosen to watch the game from the comforts of hospitality are in for a real treat at Villa Park, with a visit from Santa & his elves, balloon modelling, magic, delicious hot chocolates and a gingerbread cookie station just a few of the delights on offer. Plus all fans can pay Santa’s reindeer a visit and enjoy all of the outdoor activities in the Trinity Fan Zone and Family Fun Zone, both just a short walk from the Trinity Hospitality entrance.
Villa Store opening hours
There are a number of places where supporters can shop for Aston Villa merchandise on a matchday. Below you'll find the opening times for each shop around the ground...
Villa Store: 10am-4:15pm (and after full-time until 6.30pm)
Trinity Fan Zone: 2.45pm-4.15pm
Trinity pop-up store: 2.45pm-4.15pm and at half-time
Academy: 2.45pm-4.15pm
Hospitality 82: 1.15pm-5pm
Matchday Deal
Get 50% off all 2022/23 home & away replica shirts in the Villa Store on Sunday 11th December!*
Plus, purchase any shirt with WSL printing to be in with the chance of winning a signed Rachel Daly shirt!**
*Offer valid on 11th December 2022. In store only. Subject to availability.
**Full terms & conditions apply.
Watch our pitchside video from the win over Reading to get a taste for what to expect on matchday at Villa Park!
