By Aston Villa FC

Sunday was packed with memorable moments as Aston Villa ended the 2022/23 season on a massive high.

The tone for a fantastic afternoon was set before the game and carried right through to the post-match celebrations.

Enjoy the pictures from three of the best Matchday Moments below..

A Club Legend Returns

Olof Mellberg was a colossus in an Aston Villa shirt, and he was given a hero’s welcome before kick-off.

It was the first time in 15 years that the Swede had returned to his former stomping ground.

Mellberg addressed the crowd before signing autographs and taking pictures with fans.

  • Olof Mellberg returned to Villa Park to a rousing reception.
  • Olof Mellberg returned to Villa Park to a rousing reception.
  • Olof Mellberg returned to Villa Park to a rousing reception.
  • Olof Mellberg returned to Villa Park to a rousing reception.
  • Olof Mellberg returned to Villa Park to a rousing reception.
  • Olof Mellberg returned to Villa Park to a rousing reception.
  • Olof Mellberg returned to Villa Park to a rousing reception.
  • Olof Mellberg returned to Villa Park to a rousing reception.
  • Olof Mellberg returned to Villa Park to a rousing reception.
  • Olof Mellberg returned to Villa Park to a rousing reception.
  • Olof Mellberg returned to Villa Park to a rousing reception.
  • Olof Mellberg returned to Villa Park to a rousing reception.

Jed Steer’s Send-Off

Villa Park got the chance to pay tribute to the club’s longest-serving player.

Jed Steer, who will depart this summer, leaves with his place in Villa history firmly enshrined after his heroics in helping the club get back to the Premier League.

The goalkeeper was given a great reception as he thanked the fans for their support during his time at the club.

  • Jed Steer was introduced to the crowd before the game.
  • Jed Steer was introduced to the crowd before the game.
  • Jed Steer was introduced to the crowd before the game.
  • Jed Steer was introduced to the crowd before the game.
  • Jed Steer was introduced to the crowd before the game.
  • Jed Steer was introduced to the crowd before the game.
  • Jed Steer was introduced to the crowd before the game.
  • Jed Steer was introduced to the crowd before the game.
  • Jed Steer was introduced to the crowd before the game.
  • Jed Steer was introduced to the crowd before the game.
  • Jed Steer was introduced to the crowd before the game.

Lap of Appreciation

The right result on the pitch ensured the customary Lap of Appreciation was one to remember.

Players, staff and their families embarked on a journey around the stadium as they got the chance to share a great moment with the supporters.

  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
  • Aston Villa embarked on a Lap of Appreciation after the game.
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