Going to the game?: Villa v Palace matchday guide

Information

22 Nov 2024

The Eagles travel to the West Midlands to take on Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday, 23rd November (KO: 15:00 GMT).

If you're going to the game, please check this guide – which will be kept up-to-date with the latest matchday information – before travelling.

Supporter Advice

Please ensure that you read Villa's 24/25 Away Supporter Information pack.

Supporters are reminded to keep off the pitch at all times. Perpetrators may be prosecuted.

For the safety of all supporters, it is illegal to use flares, flash bangs and other pyrotechnics at the stadium.

Smoking or the use of e-cigarettes is not permitted anywhere across the stadium campus.

Please ensure that gangways and aisles are kept free from obstruction at all times.

Although the club are aware of no disruptions on Wednesday evening, fans are advised to check their journeys before travelling, and to leave in plenty of time.

Ticket Details

Tickets for this match are sold out.

All tickets for this fixture will be in a digital download ticket to your Apple or Google Wallet.

Each ticket will be emailed to each individual ticket holder. Tickets will be sent in two tranches: the first on Friday 15th November, and the second on Friday 22nd November.

If you are unable to use digital tickets please email boxoffice@cpfc.co.uk with your purchase details, requesting to collect your tickets at Villa Park.

Supporters must have a Season Ticket, Season Ticket+ or Membership to purchase for away games. Members can take advantage of a whole host of benefits, including priority ticket access for selected Members. Grab yours here!

The visitors’ ticket office is located on Witton Lane opposite the away coach park. This will close just after kick-off.

Turnstile Entry

The away fans section at Villa Park is located in the north east corner of the Doug Ellis Stand. The allocation is split in to two areas:

Tickets stating Doug Ellis Upper P – use turnstiles P87, P88, P88A and P89 for the upper tier. From ground level there are several flights of stairs to reach the upper concourse area (64 steps in total).

Doug Ellis Lower Q – use turnstiles Q91 to Q96B for the lower tier.

Should you arrive after kick-off, then turnstiles Q96 and / or P89 will remain open until the second-half has started.

Travelling by coach

There are still spaces available on our away supporters coaches to Villa Park. They are available from £35 and will depart from Selhurst Park at 09:00 GMT on Saturday; click here for more information.

Travelling by train

Witton station is the nearest station to Villa Park, and is also the nearest train station to the visiting supporters' seating at Villa Park. As well as regular services from Birmingham New Street, Witton station offers park & ride possibilities north of Villa Park on the Walsall line.

If you are travelling to the match by train, you can book your train tickets through Train Hugger; a tree will be planted here in the UK every time a booking is made by a Palace fan.

Parking

Aston Villa recommend away fans use junction 6 of the M6 to access Villa Park.

Villa recommends booking parking via this link or this link.

Traffic Exclusion Zone

Please note that in the interest of pedestrian safety, a traffic exclusion zone (TEZ) is imposed around Villa Park on match days to exclude vehicles on the following roads: Witton Lane from the junction with Aston Hall Road to the traffic island at Witton Road, and Trinity Road between Nelson Road and Witton Lane.

The zone is in operation two hours prior to kick-off to approximately 30-60 minutes after the final whistle.

The precise timing is dependent upon traffic and pedestrian movement on the affected roads. Residents’ parking zones are in operation on match days. Villa strongly advise all supporters to use official car parks and avoid parking in residential areas. You will avoid the parking fine of £60 which you will incur for parking in within the residents’ zones.

Accessibility at Villa Park

Visiting clubs have 14 wheelchair spaces which are located within the away section in the lower Doug Ellis stand, Q Blocks.

The wheelchair user positions are pitch side and have little cover – ponchos subject to availability are available during inclement weather. Villa recommend checking the forecast before travelling. Companions can sit adjacent to the wheelchair user. Wheelchair users can access the stadium via Gate 28, which is located next to the away ticket office and turnstiles.

For any Accessibility queries, including more information on ambulant seating and the option of booking match commentary or parking, please contact accessibility@avfc.co.uk or call 0333 323 1874.

Other

Aston Villa is licensed to sell alcohol in the Doug Ellis Lower – Block Q only (alcohol will not be available in Doug Ellis Upper – Block P). Please note that no transfers can be permitted.

Villa advise visiting supporters in Doug Ellis Upper Tier – Block P to purchase a match programme from the official programme kiosks located on Witton Lane prior to entering the stadium. Due to limited facilities within the Upper Tier concourse area it is not always feasible for the club to sell programmes.

All families, home and away, are welcome at Villa Park's Family Fun Zone. The Fun Zone is a facility for families to enjoy a range of free activities for up to two hours before kick-off; this is located in the club's Academy building and includes activities such as face painting, large inflatables, games and activities. Production of a match ticket is required for entry.

The contents of bags will examined by a steward as you enter Villa Park. Larger bags and/or luggage cannot be taken into the stadium. There is no storage facility available for bags, back packs or luggage deemed too large to enter the stadium. Where possible, please do not bring any kind of bag.

Match Details

Saturday, 23rd November
15:00 GMT
Premier League
Villa Park
Live audio commentary on Palace TV+

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