Poundland Bescot Stadium opens its doors again on Saturday afternoon when we take on Chelsea in the Barclays Women's Super League.
A buoyant crowd will be behind Carla Ward's Villans as they look to secure their first points of the season agains the Blues.
Saturday's game will also be our dedicated Remembrance Day fixture for 2023.
Both sets of players will be donning poppies on the front of their shirts to commemorate the services from men and women in World War I and World War II.
Here's everything you need to know to enjoy your visit to the stadium on matchday...
Getting to the game
Click on the sections below to learn more about tickets, Bescot Stadium and transport to the stadium.
Tickets
- Tickets are still available here for the match, buy here.
- There will be pay-on-the-day turnstiles available. Prices on the day are £15 Adults, £11 U18, £9 U14 and £19.50 for Adult & U14 package.
- Turnstile 8 in the Experienced Energy Solutions Stand
- Turnstile 16 in the Poundland Stand
- Turnstile 24 in the Away Stand (Sponsored by B.A.T.)
- If you have purchased more than 2 tickets, please ensure that you have either printed each individual ticket, or shared the e-ticket with those attending to ensure a quick and easy entry at the turnstile.
Visiting Poundland Bescot Stadium
- Turnstiles open at 11am so make sure you arrive at the stadium in plenty of time ahead of kick-off to ensure smooth entry.
- It’s important that supporters take steps to plan their visit to the stadium.
- Check out our First Time Visitor Guide here.
Parking and Travel
- We recommend planning your journey in advance, to ensure you arrive in plenty of time.
- Check your bus route here.
- Check your train route here.
- Parking is available at the stadium at a cost of £7 per car, £10 per mini bus and £15 per coach, including disabled supporters. Card payments can now be made for parking.
- Additional parking is available behind the Away Stand (sponsored by B.A.T.) and behind the Poundland Stand.
- Parking is also available at the nearby Bescot Stadium Railway Station.
- There are free parking facilities for cyclists outside the Main Stand.
- For more updated in the build-up to the game, follow Villa Women on Twitter here.
Pre-match activities
Click on the sections below to learn more about activities taking place at Poundland Bescot Stadium before kick-off.
Fan Zone
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The Fan Zone is housed inside the Experienced Energy Solutions Stand.
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Open from 10.30am – 12.30pm
- A range of activities for our young supporters including inflatables outside, with the soft ball play area, LEGO stations and a gaming area housed inside of the Experienced Energy Solutions Stand – you do not need to enter the stadium to access this area.
- We want to see your experience of matchday at Villa Park! Post your photos and tag #UTV
Poundland Stand Bar
Inside the bar area under the Poundland Stand, there will be a few activities including:
- The opportunity to write and post a letter to your favourite women’s player
- Take a selfie with our #BeTheInspiration frames
- Face painting will be available from 11am
Food & Beverage
Refreshment kiosks are located in the corners of the stadium.
The bars underneath the Poundland Stand and Away Stand (sponsored by B.A.T) are open to all fans before every home match, with entry free of charge. These areas can be accessed once through the turnstiles.
The Junior Fan Zone also has a refreshment kiosk for food & beverage purchases.
Note: the food truck outside of the Experienced Energy Solutions Stand during the 2022/23 season is no longer available.
Cashless Stadium
Please note, the Poundland Bescot Stadium is now a cashless venue; this also includes parking payments.
The only exception is programme kiosks, which will still accept cash.
Villa News & Record
- The new-look ‘Aston Villa News & Record’ is packed with exclusive content and features, including insights from manager Carla Ward, in-depth player interviews, opposition analysis, and activities to complete for our younger audience.
- Programmes will be available to purchase in the Fan Zone from 10:30am, as well as around the stadium.
- Programmes will cost £3, available to purchase with both cash and card.
Villa Store
- There will be a retail van outside of the Experienced Energy Solutions Stand, from 10:30am – 12:30pm and post-match.
- A selection of merchandise, this season's shirts and shirt printing will be available to purchase on the day.
During the game
Click on the sections below to learn more about events that take place during the match.
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 the Poundland Bescot Stadium can text the details of any inappropriate behaviour to: 07585 858 030.
All-seater Stadium
- We would like to remind supporters that the Poundland Bescot Stadium is an all-seater stadium. In all areas, 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 od them. Please be mindful of this at all times and thank you for your cooperation.
Fan Engagement
Click the sections below to learn about how you can get involved on matchday.
Get Involved
- Watch out for our half-time game, Crossbar Challenge, where 3 fans will be in with a chance to win a prize!
- We want to know about your matchday experience at the Poundland Bescot Stadium, so tweet us using the #UTV hashtag.
