Steven Gerrard begins his tenure as Aston Villa Head Coach when Brighton & Hove Albion visit Villa Park on Saturday (ko 3pm).
The new man will be met by a sell-out crowd who will be keen to roar their side on to victory.
Below you’ll find all the information you need to enjoy your visit to the stadium on matchday…

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 1.30pm, 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
In operation since earlier this month, 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.

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 provided by Digbeth Dining Club, who featured at Villa Park on matchdays before the pandemic.
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.
Matchday programme

Food and beverage
Baked in Brick and Brummie Bostin Brownie were added to the food offering in the Trinity concourse for the last home game.
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.
Fun Zone
The family Fun Zone returns to Villa Park’s Academy Building on Saturday from 1-3pm.
Young Villans can take part in a number of exciting, fun activities ahead of kick-off. We have the unclimbable ladder, football darts, wrecking ball, inflatable basketball shooting, strike a light, air football, assault course, 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.
The Aston Villa Foundation will have a stand in the Fun Zone providing information on their TeamWork project, which aims to bring Villa fans and the wider community together to help improve their mental health and physical health.
On the day there will be a smoothie bike, where you can pedal to juice your own smoothie, health checks, information on the TeamWork project and events you can take part in, as well as an opportunity to speak with local mental health and wellbeing organisations.

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 Brighton: 9am-6pm
Holte Store opening hours v Brighton: 12pm-3pm and 4.35pm-5.30pm
Trinity pop-up store v Brighton: 1.30pm-3pm and at half-time
Trinity Hospitality store v Brighton: 12pm - 5.30pm
82 Lounge opening hours v Brighton: 1:30pm-4:30pm and at half-time for hospitality guests
Play Safe fixture
Aston Villa is lending its full support to Play Safe – a national FA-led campaign to raise awareness of the importance of safeguarding in football.
Play Safe is being run in partnership with the NSPCC and has the full backing of the Premier League, EFL, Barclays FA Women’s Super League and the FA Women’s Championship. It’s also supported and being run across every other level of the game.
The main element of Play Safe is a series of short films which emphasise the importance of clubs such as ours having safeguarding embedded in all that we do. The films also explain to parents/carers and children themselves know what to do if they feel unsafe or worried, because nothing matters more than making sure football is safe for everyone, especially children and young people.

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 1pm-3pm. 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!