By Aston Villa FC

Aston Villa's mid-season fixtures against Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea will be shown live on VillaTV this week, with all proceeds going to charity.

Villa come up against the Seagulls on Thursday, December 8 (ko 1pm GMT / 5pm GST) in a behind-closed-doors encounter in Dubai, coming as part of a week-long training camp during the break in domestic action.

Unai Emery's side will also face Chelsea on Sunday, December 11 (ko 2.10pm GMT / 6.10pm GST) at Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi. For full ticketing information, click here.

Villa supporters based in the UK and Ireland will be able to watch full live match coverage and all proceeds will be donated to Aston & Nechells Foodbank.

The Foodbank provides vital food and hygiene products to support people in crisis, operating from three sites in the B6, B7 and B8 areas of Birmingham, with the volunteer-run project serving an increasing number of people in need.

Fans can purchase a match pass for each fixture and make a donation of either 99p, £2.49 or £4.99 towards an incredible cause in the local area.

You can get your match pass below now…