Aston Villa Women will aim to book their place in the Vitality Women's FA Cup final when they face Chelsea at Poundland Bescot Stadium this weekend.
The Blues travel to the Midlands for the semi-final tie this Sunday, with kick-off set for 2.15pm.
The game will be Villa's second of four April fixtures, with league clashes against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United coming towards the end of the month.
Carla Ward's side currently occupy fifth place in the Barclays WSL but will be focusing purely on what could be a magical afternoon in the cup.
Here's all the information you need to know ahead of your visit this weekend...
Watch Villa Women in the FA Cup on Sunday!
Tickets available from £5.
Villa Women moved to the Poundland Bescot Stadium in the summer of 2020 following our promotion from the Barclays Women's Championship.
The ground has an all-seater capacity of 11,300 and comprises four stands: the Poundland Stand (Green Sector), which holds just under 5,000; Main Stand (Red Sector); St Francis Group Community Stand (Yellow Sector); and University of Wolverhampton Stand (Blue Sector).
Disabled facilities at the front of the Community Stand.
Turnstiles will open at 12.45pm.
Refreshment kiosks are located in the corners, with a large TV screen situated between the Community and University of Wolverhampton Stands.
Please note the Poundland Bescot Stadium is now a CASHLESS venue; this now includes parking payments.
The stadium is less than a mile from junction 9 of the M6.
Postcode: WS1 4SA
Travel Information
Please be aware that the annual Walsall Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan procession will be taking place on Sunday, April 16 and will involve the use of main and side road closures as the event takes place on the route detailed below.
The route will be as follows: West Bromwich Street, Corporation Street, Wednesbury Road, A4038 Darlaston Road, Wellington Street (where the procession will halt for 60 minutes) before continuing on A4148 Pleck Road, Rollingmill Street (where the procession will halt for 30 minutes) before proceeding along Corporation Street West and Corporation Street concluding at the temple on West Bromwich Street.
It is expected that the procession will start at approximately 10am and conclude at 2pm.
Long delays to through traffic are expected. Drivers are advised to consider the use of alternative routes and access or leave Walsall town centre from the east wherever possible.
Access to the stadium from Junction 9 will be unaffected and signed diversions will be in place to direct traffic coming from Junction 10 and the Walsall town centre.
By Road
From M6 North: leave the M6 at junction 9 and take the A461 towards Walsall, turn right onto the A4148 (Wallowes Lane) and right again at the second set of traffic lights. The ground will appear on your left.
From M6 South: leave the M6 at junction 7 and take the A34 towards Walsall. At the end of the dual carriageway, turn left at the Bell Inn pub into Walstead Road and continue straight on this road for two miles. The stadium will appear on your right.
Postcode: WS1 4SA
By Bus
As of January 1st 2023, the number 45 bus service | Walsall - West Bromwich (via Yew Tree, Stone Cross & Charlemont Farm)
This route will be run by Diamond on a revised timetable as 45 & 45A. This will also replace Diamond’s current 401E. National Express West Midlands tickets will not be valid on the 45 & 45A.
Network West Midlands bus information
By Rail
Bescot Stadium Railway Station, just a two-minute walk from the stadium, is served by trains from Birmingham Grand Central (New Street) and Wolverhampton.
We advise travelling fans to use Walsall station for disability access as we have been made aware that Bescot Stadium station is not able to support access needs.
Parking
Car parking is available at the stadium at a cost of £7 per car, £10 per mini bus and £15 per coach, including disabled supporters.
Card payments can now be made for parking.
Additional parking has been made available behind the University of Wolverhampton Stand (Blue Sector) and behind the HomeServe Stand (Green Sector).
Parking is also available at the nearby Bescot Stadium Railway Station.
There are free parking facilities for cyclists outside the Main Stand.
Tickets
Tickets will be available online until kick-off. We also offer an adult & Under-14 matchday ticket package for £14.50.
Poundland Stand Bar
The bar underneath the Poundland Stand is open to all fans before every home match, with entry free of charge, from 12.45pm.
The bar area available for supporters wishing to eat or drink, with live televised matches shown on the TVs around the room.
This area can be accessed once through the turnstiles in the Experienced Energy Solutions Stand.
The bar will also be open for up to an hour afer the full-time whistle.
Programmes
Our official matchday programme, Villa Women News & Record, can be purchased at various points on the stadium forecourt for £2.