Aston Villa welcome Crystal Palace to Poundland Bescot Stadium this evening as they kick-off the 2024/25 League Cup campaign.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the encounter to enjoy your visit to Poundland Bescot Stadium on matchday...
Getting to the game
Click on the sections below to learn more about tickets, the Bescot Stadium and transport to the stadium.
Tickets
Tickets are available on-the-day at the turnstiles, only.
Matchday prices are £15 Adults || £11 U18 || £9 U14.
Please note: if your paper ticket has not arrived, please show your confirmation or digital ticket in the Villa App to the turnstile operator.
Visiting the Bescot Stadium
It's important that supporters take steps to plan their visit to the stadium.
Turnstiles open at 6:15pm, so make sure you arrive at the stadium in plenty of time ahead of kick-off to ensure smooth entry.
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 busy 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 updates in the build-up to the game, follow Aston Villa Women on X (Twitter) here.
Pre-match activities
Click on the sections below to learn more about activities taking place at Poundland Bescot Stadium before kick-off.
Junior Fan Zone
The Junior Fan Zone, located in the Experienced Energy Solutions Stand will not be open for this fixture.
Poundland Stand Bar
Inside the bar area under the Poundland Stand, there will be food & beverage available.
Food and Beverage
Refreshment kiosks are located in the corners of the stadium.
The bar underneath the Poundland Stand is open to all fans before the match (open from 6:15pm), with entry free of charge. This area can only be accessed once through the turnstiles.
Cashless Stadium
Please note, the Bescot Stadium is now a cashless venue; this also includes parking payments.
Programmes
Programmes for the Women’s League Cup group stage fixtures are digital and will be available to download on matchday on our social media channels.
Villa Store
Click on the sections below to learn about merchandise points around the stadium.
Store Opening Hours
Unfortunately, there will be no retail available at this fixture.
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 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 of 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 and our fan loyalty programme, Villa Rewards.
Get Involved
Watch out for our PA announcer at half-time as they speak to fans – bring the noise and we might just find you!
Pride Rewards
There will be no available Pride Rewards collections on Wednesday.
The Pride Rewards Portal is back up and running. Log in here. Please note: we are aware that not all supporters can access the portal and an investigation is currently underway.
