Villa Park is ready and waiting to host Aston Villa Women for the first time this season as they get set to face Arsenal in the Barclays FA Women's Super League.
Carla Ward's side have picked up seven points from their opening three games in what has been a strong start to 2021/22.
Below you’ll find all the information you need to enjoy your visit to the stadium on matchday…
Your visit to Villa Park
With fans back attending Villa Women fixtures this season, it's important supporters take steps to ensure their visit to the stadium is a safe one.
Turnstiles open at 4.15pm, one hour ahead of kick-off.
Supporters are encouraged to use the car park on Brookvale Road before arriving at Villa Park (parking charges will apply).
A traffic exclusion zone will be in operation on Trinity Road ahead of the game. This will be in effect from 3.45pm.
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 The Holte Pub will be closed on Saturday.
Ticket office
For any matchday ticketing queries/concerns, the Trinity Road ticket office will be open to assist fans.
The Villa Village ticket office will be closed.
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.
Matchday programmes will be available at the kiosks situated in the Trinity Road Stand.
Food and beverage
Food and drink will be available in the concourse of the Trinity Road Stand with the same offer as a standard men's first-team fixture.
And to further diversify the choice of food we’re providing for fans, the club has brought a new trendy food outlet on to the concourse.
Pietanics, a Birmingham-based street food trader, is famous for their classic British pies, including the bacon cheeseburger pie, Birmingham Balti pie and saag aloo pie (vegan) on their Villa Park menu.
Coffee Kiosk and Goldstar will also have food & drink options available outside the stadium.
Pre-match entertainment
Roaming entertainment will again be provided to welcome all fans to Villa Park and get everyone in the party mood.
The entertainment will consist of a live band and a magician/balloon modeller.
They will be located in the Trinity forecourt area, so make sure you head over and catch them before kick-off.
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. You can also order from your seat up until half-time and collect after the game.
A new 'Back to School Bundle' is now available in store and online, consisting of an Aston Villa crest backpack, Aston Villa clear bag stationery set and an Aston Villa A4 sticker pack. You can save 28% on the bundle, which is on sale for £28!
Click below to visit the shop, choose your collection point, and pick up on the day.
Villa Store opening hours v Arsenal Women: 9.30am-7.30pm
Fun Zone
The family Fun Zone returns to Villa Park’s Academy Building on Saturday from 3.15-5.15pm.
Young Villans can take part in a number of exciting, fun activities ahead of kick-off. We have inflatable axe throwing, dance machines, inflatable climbing wall, rodeo football, table tennis, foot pool, face painting, DJ and a pop-up store.
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.
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 3.15pm and 4.45pm. The collection point window is situated on the side of Villa Village just to the right of the main Ticket Office.
Fans will also have the opportunity to test their Villa knowledge at half-time with our trivia competition 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 for the chance to win!
