Matchday 10 in the Premier League sees West Ham United arrive in B6 on Sunday (ko 4.30pm).
The club's tremendous home support is set to continue against the Hammers, with another Villa Park sell out this weekend.
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 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.
Remembrance Day fixture
Aston Villa are proud to mark Remembrance Day at this weekend’s game against West Ham United. The club’s famous claret and blue shirts will be adorned with the poppy on Sunday, and there are a number of other activities happening at and around the match.
As the players walk out of the tunnel, special poppy flags will be displayed on the Holte End before the players, staff and supporters observe a minute’s silence before kick-off.
Members of the Royal British Legion will be conducting a bucket collection at the stadium, which will be showing bespoke poppy graphics on screens around the ground.
For more information on our Remembrance Day fixture activities, click here.
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.
New food vendors
Two new food vendors are making their Villa Park debuts at Sunday's game against West Ham United.
Baked in Brick and Brummie Bostin Brownie will be adding to the food offering in the Trinity concourse.
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.
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 West Ham: 10am-4:30pm and 6pm-6:45pm
Holte Store opening hours v West Ham: 1:30pm-4:30pm and 6pm-6:45pm
Trinity pop-up store v West Ham: 3pm-4:30pm and at half-time
82 Lounge opening hours v Wolves: 1:30pm-4:30pm and at half-time for hospitality guests
Fun Zone
There will be a spooky feel to the Villa Park Fun Zone on Sunday as Aston Villa get ready to play West Ham on Halloween. And before the game starts, the ‘Mystery of the Missing Player’ takes centre stage and will need solving by our junior fans.
Grab a worksheet from the family Fun Zone welcome desk and head off searching for clues around the Fun Zone to see if you can spell out the missing player’s name. Sweets will be given out to all those brave enough to complete our challenge, while one lucky detective will win two tickets to a game of their choice.
For any fans who want to get into the Halloween spirit, we will be running a fancy dress competition. Tweet your scariest pictures from Villa Park to @avfcofficial using #VillaThriller and the winning entry will win a signed football.
The Fun Zone will also have a number of activities taking place including speed cage, football darts, wipeout sweeper arm, inflatable axe throwing, dance machine, climbing wall, photo booth, foot pool, face painting and a DJ.
The Aston Villa Foundation will be in attedance too, hosting football sessions at the bottom end of the fun zone area.
The Fun Zone will be open from 2:30pm until kick-off at 4:30pm on Sunday.
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-4:30pm. The collection point window is situated on the side of Villa Village just to the right of the main Ticket Office.
