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Fan Zone
The Fan Zone will be open to supporters this weekend, with a mini bar/kiosk area available on the day!
There is also a gaming area where supporters can enjoy a game or two of FIFA 22 in the lead up to kick-off.
Another aspect of the Fan Zone is 'the post box' where you will have your chance to send a message to a first-team player of your choice!
The ball pit area within the Fan Zone is currently closed due to Covid-19 restrictions being in place at the stadium.
The area will open at 11:30 on matchday, with access available once through the turnstiles.
The area will be open again at half-time and will be closed once the second half kicks off.
Aston Villa Women begin their Vitality Women's FA Cup campaign on Saturday when they take on Chelsea at the Banks's Stadium.
The Fourth Round tie will represent Chelsea's second visit of the 2021/22 season, after the two sides met in the league in November.
Emma Hayes' side emerged 1-0 victors that day, and Villa will take encouragement from the way in which they stifled the FA Cup holders for large parts that day.
Further encouragement will be taken from Villa's improving displays since the turn of the year.
A spirited performance was produced against Manchester City the last time we played at the Banks's Stadium, while victory last weekend at Leicester City will have created a buoyant mood in camp.
The nature of last weekend's stoppage-time win will only boost the confidence of the group as they look to shock the cup holders this Saturday.
Watch Villa Women in FA Cup action v Chelsea!
Tickets available from £3.
This weekend's visitors at the Banks’s Stadium are Chelsea.
Emma Hayes’ side have won back-to-back WSL titles and are in imperious form once again this time around.
After an opening day defeat to Arsenal, the Blues have reeled off eight wins in nine league games which has included a 6-1 demolition of Manchester United.
Boasting a plethora of world-class talent, the south London side are looking every bit the title challenger most expected they would be in their quest for three consecutive top-flight titles.
And after a 1-0 success at the Banks’s Stadium in November, the Blues will be fully focused on progression in the FA Cup this Saturday.
Carla Ward an co. will have their work cut out and will have to be at their complete best to go toe-to-toe with Chelsea this weekend.
Players To Watch
Pernille Harder - Pernille Harder has been in impressive form for Chelsea this season. The Blues forward has made a telling impact in during our opponent’s first half of the campaign, netting crucial goals against Brighton & Hove Albion and Juventus.
Fran Kirby - The plaudits have continued for Fran Kirby with the forward netting six goals and providing five assists in the WSL this season. The Blues No.14 provided all the assists during Chelsea’s October victory over Brighton and her performances were highlighted with an October Player of the Month nomination.
The Last Meeting
The Boss
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Jill Scott
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