Aston Villa take on Manchester United for the second time this week when the teams meet at Villa Park on Saturday (ko 5:30pm).
United took the spoils in the FA Cup Third Round tie, but Steven Gerrard's side will be looking to gain a measure of revenge with the help of a capacity home crowd.
Below you’ll find all the information you need to enjoy your visit to the stadium on matchday…
Tickets
Villa Park is once again sold out for the visit of Manchester United - thanks for your fantastic support!
Purchasing a membership is a great way to ensure access to tickets for games at Villa Park.
Members currently have priority access to our next home match against Leeds United (Wednesday, Febuary 9 at ko 8pm), and it's the next chance to see new signings Lucas Digne and Philippe Coutinho in action!
Click the link below for more information.
Aston Villa Memberships
Your visit to Villa Park
In the current climate, it's important that supporters take steps to ensure that their visit to the stadium is a safe one.
Turnstiles open at 4pm, 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.
Supporters are advised to read the COVID-19 Matchday Regulations that are in place.
The Holte Suite and Holte Pub will open three hours prior to kick-off and close two hours after full-time.
Matchday protocols and COVID-19 guidance
Supporters are advised to be prepared to show NHS COVID-19 status certification in order to attend matchdays at Villa Park.
Following the government’s announcement to introduce Plan B of its COVID response autumn-winter measures, the following protocols are now in place for all match-attending fans.
All supporters aged 18 or over, including those in hospitality, will be required to:
- Pre-register your COVID status online in advance of arriving at the stadium - this is to declare you are symptom-free, hold a valid NHS COVID Pass or negative NHS COVID test result and understand you risk being refused entry if you cannot provide proof. Supporters will simply be asked to complete a pre-registration form which will be emailed to fans (lead bookers for group tickets) within 72 hours of matchday. This must be submitted prior to three hours before kick-off. Please ensure your email address and preferences are up-to-date.
- Show your NHS COVID Pass or negative NHS COVID test result (within the previous 24 hours) at stadium checks.
- Do not travel if you feel unwell and/or are displaying COVID symptoms
Spot checks will take place across all areas of the stadium, including hospitality, and supporters risk being denied entry if you are unable to show your NHS COVID Pass or proof of a negative NHS COVID test within the previous 24 hours, ideally on matchday.
If applicable, evidence of a negative lateral flow test result needs to be registered within the NHS COVID Pass. Do not bring your lateral flow test kit to the stadium.
For more information see the club's updated COVID-19 Matchday Regulations.
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 present at Villa Park on matchdays this season.
On Saturday, the entertainment will consist of a brass band and dohl drummer band.
All of the above will be located in the Trinity forecourt area and Holte End car park.
Food and beverage
Baked in Brick and Brummie Bostin Brownie have been popular additions to the food offering in the Trinity concourse this season.
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. The traders include Flying Cows, The Currywurst, Good Food Cartel and Fish & Chips.
Fun Zone
The family Fun Zone returns to Villa Park’s Academy Building on Saturday from 3:30-5:30pm.
Young Villans can take part in a number of exciting, fun activities ahead of kick-off. We have football darts, inflatable axe throwing, gladiator duel, laser tag, speed cage, assault course, photo booth, 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.
Tribute to European Cup winners set to be unveiled
This year marks the 40th anniversary of our historic European Cup victory in 1982.
To mark the anniversary and pay tribute to the heroic players in the squad and their amazing achievement, the club will be installing a brand-new tribute wall display at Villa Park.
Players from the 82 squad will be in attendance and fans are invited to watch the unveiling at a one-off special event from 4:15-5pm on Saturday.
The display will be unveiled on the exterior side wall of the Holte End on the Trinity Road side, between the Holte End car park and the Trinity Stand.
Matchday Click and Collect
Why not skip the queues and pre-order your official merchandise? The Matchday Click and Collect platform has a range of matchday essentials including kit, accessories, and souvenirs, plus save up to 40% on selected lines! Collection will be available from our Holte store as well as the Villa Store.
Visit here to shop, choose your collection point, and pick up on the day.
Villa Store opening hours v Manchester United: 9:30am-5:30pm and reopens at 7pm-8pm
Holte Store opening hours v Manchester United: 2:30pm-5:30pm and reopens at 7pm-8pm
Trinity pop-up store v Manchester United: 4pm-5:30pm and at half-time
Trinity Hospitality store v Manchester United: 2:30pm-8pm
Academy v Manchester United: 4pm-5:30pm
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
A new ‘Match Predictor’ game is now live on the memberships portal. Fans can enter for free, you don’t need a paid membership, just a free digital account.
Simply predict the score and first goal scorer for the chance to win prizes. The match predictor will be live for all home games going forward. There is an overall season leaderboard and prizes will be awarded for every home game week.
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. The Pride Rewards collection point will be open from 3pm until kick-off.
Half-Time Trivia will also be running on Saturday. 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 and stand for the chance to win.
We want to know about your matchday experience at Villa Park. Tweet us using #avfclive and let us know your matchday experiences!
