Matchday Guide: Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

With several changes having taken place at Villa Park since supporters were last present in May, we have published a useful and important guide on our B6 home and its footprint ahead of the game.

Read full details by clicking here.

Supporters are reminded to download the latest version of the Official Aston Villa App to download their match tickets ahead of kick-off.

All match tickets will now be issued in the Official Aston Villa App only, meaning you must have the latest version of the app downloaded in order to gain access to Villa Park on matchday. 

Simply log into your Digital Account in the app and your tickets will appear under the ‘Tickets’ section. Supporters must update their app to the latest version to ensure in-app ticketing works without issue, and upon first open of the app, you will need to log out and then back in to verify your identity.

Villa Park is now fully NFC ticketing enabled for supporters to access the stadium. Near-Field Communication (NFC) enables fans to enter the stadium via Apple or Google Wallet.

You can still buy online by clicking here

Tickets will be available on the day of the game at increased matchday prices (Adults £16, 18-25 £12 and U18 £8) from the Box Office, located next to the entrance to Villa Store.

The Box Office will open at 12pm and close just after kick-off for all purchases and enquiries.

Any Crystal Palace supporters wishing to purchase tickets on the day will be able to do so by visiting the Box Office, which opens at 12pm and closes just after kick-off.

These tickets will be priced as per our matchday prices (Adults £16, 18-25 £12 and U18 £8) and will be located within the away support.

Book online here.

Pricing, inclusive of VAT

Our Informal Lounge Package in The Oak Room is available to purchase online here.

Tickets are available until 23:59pm on Saturday, October 3.

If you wish to speak to a member of our Hospitality Team, please contact 0333 323 1874. 

Find out more here.

It's important that supporters take steps to plan their visit to the stadium. 

Turnstiles open at 12pm, so make sure you arrive at the stadium in plenty of time ahead of kick-off to ensure smooth entry. 

Please note, access to stiles is maintained during the first half and will close once the half-time whistle is blown.

However you're planning on getting to the match, take a look at our Travel & Parking guide before leaving home. 

A traffic exclusion zone will be in operation around the stadium, meaning there will be less traffic on Trinity Road from up to two hours before the match starts.

Due to the current North Stand redevelopment, Trinity Road is closed and there is also a traffic light system in place on Witton Lane which may cause delays around Villa Park. Please plan your journey accordingly.

Please visit wmr.uk/villapark for your matchday train journey within the West Midlands.   

Consider using public transport to help ease congestion on the transport network. To help plan your journey, please visit: How to get to Villa Park or use JourneyPlanner tool.   

Stay informed with our latest updates on public transport by following us on @transportforwm X and Meta.   

For real time traffic updates follow @wmroads on X.

Parking at Villa Park is extremely limited, and road closures will affect parking on the day so please arrive in plenty of time and be aware that road closures will be in place after the game which may affect your departure from Villa Park.

The official parking is available at Waterworks, located a 5-10 minute walk from Villa Park.

Spaces are available for £5 and you can pre-book your space on the following link:

travel.avfc.co.uk

Pay on the day opportunities are also available at Waterworks for Barclays WSL matchdays, but please note spaces are not guaranteed. This car park is located next to Witton Station and stewards on entry have a mobile card reader allowing for seamless tap and go experience.

Blue badge parking for this fixture is now sold out. For accessible supporters who have purchased parking in the Holte Car Park, please be reminded that you will not be able to access the car park if you arrive later than 90 minutes before kick-off, due to the traffic exclusion zone.

Supporters with accessibility requirements travelling to Villa Park by rail are advised to look out for the accessibility signage on both platforms at Witton Station.

Station staff will be able to help you if you wait in the designated areas. More information is available here.

For any supporters with additional mobility needs who have questions about travel to and from Villa Park on a matchday, please contact accessibility@avfc.co.uk.

Villa Park is approximately 2.2 miles from Birmingham city centre and has a cycle rack, available free of charge, located on-site near to the Ticket Office.

We have a stadium-wide bag policy in place at Villa Park; all bags will be physically and/or visually searched at the stadium entrance.

Any bags larger than 20cm x 15cm x 5cm will not be allowed onto the stadium footprint. For a full list of acceptable and prohibited items, please click here.

There is no bag drop available for this fixture.

Villa Park’s Sports Illustrated Warehouse fanzone will, for all Barclays WSL fixtures played in B6, be open ahead of kick-off, located in the North Grounds next to the Villa Store.

The space will open its doors at 12pm, with supporters able to enjoy a bar area, food, and the chance to secure some giveaways too! For this fixture, we are hosting the fourth edition of our Fans’ Forum so join us to hear from business and football staff on club news, as well as the plans to celebrate Villa Women’s anniversary year.

All supporters, including away fans, from all ages, are welcome to join!

We are pleased to introduce some new interactive activities for fans in the stadium bowl. Look out for the QR codes on the big screen and make sure you scan and get involved! 

There will be opportunities for all fans to chat to our stadium host, Dave Wooldridge, both pre-match and at half-time. Make sure you make some noise and make yourself known to Dave to get on the mic and have your say! 

Following the conclusion of the WSL Alcohol Choice Pilot, we will continue to give supporters the choice to consume alcohol and non-alcoholic alternatives within view of the pitch during matches – including at their seats inside the stadium bowl during the 2026/27 season.

The blocks where alcohol will be allowed are B3 to B6 and B8 to B9, and an alcohol-free zone will operate in block B7. Alcohol will also be permitted in the Away End in Blocks B1 and B2. 

If you have any queries, please contact your nearest steward.

Villa Park offers a wide range of cuisine and beverages on a matchday, open from 12pm, with a number of upgrades made to our general admission food and beverage offering over the summer. 

This includes the following...

• Introduction of Homemade Pie offering, aligned with the recent developments in the Main Kitchen.
• Increased draught dispense capacity across all three stands of the stadium, with an additional 57 taps installed and upgraded nozzles to improve dispense times, plus five brand-new draft bars.
• Launch of the new ‘Lux Greek x Pop Street’ kiosk on Lower Trinity – providing a more curated menu suitable for both men's and women's fixtures.
• Upgraded confectionery and snack ranges, including the introduction of Brown Bag Crisps, Tony's Chocolonely and our own AVFC Jelly Mix.
• New kiosk branding across retail concessions, delivered in collaboration with our partners Carlsberg and Guinness.

Supporters are reminded that Aston Villa adopts a one-cup system at Villa Park, in our continued environmental sustainability efforts.

Physical and digital copies of the Aston Villa News & Record are once again available this season, both online and around the ground.

Physical copies can be purchased for £3.50 from sellers around Villa Park, whilst it’s also available to order online here.

For the 2026/27 season, we have increased the pagination with even more exclusive content and features available, so make sure you pick yours up on Sunday!

Bella will be exploring Villa Park on matchday as she welcomes all supporters back to B6! You will find her in The Oak Room, the Villa Store, and the Sports Illustrated Warehouse.

Look out for our social media on Sunday morning to find out the full timings for her whereabouts!

Villa Park remains a cashless facility. 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.

There are a couple of places where supporters can shop for Aston Villa merchandise on a matchday, including the upgraded Villa Store. Below you'll find the opening times for each shop around the ground...

Villa Store: 10am – 4pm

Trinity Concourse: 12 – 2pm and Half-Time

Supporters can browse the new AVWFC scarf in-store at Villa Park before kick-off on Sunday. The bespoke Aston Villa Women product is the first club own brand merchandise dedicated to the women’s team.

There is a limited quantity available in-store on matchday, so don’t miss out!

Inside the Villa Store, you will find the personalisation station opposite the tills. For the first time ever, there are women’s team products available in our bespoke branding so make sure you take a look and print from the range!

The custom items include keyrings, mugs, magnets, notebooks and more…

If you witness discriminatory behaviour at a match or around the stadium, please report it to the police or a steward.

Supporters at Villa Park can scan the QR code around the ground to submit a report, as well as by clicking here.

The club may share your details with West Midlands Police if further information is required to assist with a criminal prosecution.

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.