The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away-day planner

Villa Park, Birmingham

Everything an away end needs at Villa Park — the route, the safe pub, and the detour worth making. Built around the published 2026–27 fixture list, with general travel reminders for the date.

Full Villa guide

Selected date

Sat 26 Dec

15:00 · v Leeds

Kick-off subject to change (TV picks). Source: Premier League fixtures · checked 14 October 2026

Ground

Villa Park

Capacity 42,785

Away end

Doug Ellis Stand (north-east corner)

Usually around 2,900 — varies by fixture

Travel

Witton

5–10 min walk (crowds may add time)

Coming up at Villa

Upcoming home games

Your matchday card

Villa v Leeds

Saturday 26 December 2026 · 15:00 · Villa Park

Kick-off 15:00
Drive to the groundWalk from WittonWhere to stay

  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    09:30

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    12:30

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    14:00

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    14:40

Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.

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Villa v Leeds: the build-up

Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.

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Away days at Villa Park

Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.

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Places to eat in Birmingham

Popular food guides and reviews from YouTube.

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Best pubs in Birmingham

Popular pub guides and reviews from YouTube.

These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.

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Stylised illustration of Villa Park in Birmingham
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Getting there

  • Witton station — Right behind the Doug Ellis Stand; trains from Birmingham New Street take under 10 minutes.
  • Aston station — A short walk the other side of the park, useful if Witton platforms are jammed after full time.
  • Driving — M6 J6 onto the Aston Expressway; the Aston University car parks are the safest bet and clear reasonably fast.
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Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

  • Trinity Road pubs — A cluster of traditional boozers on the approach from Aston station, generally fine for away fans in small groups. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Witton food vans — Burger and chip vans set up by the station on matchdays — quick before the short walk in. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Birmingham city centre — For a longer pre-match, the Bullring and Digbeth are 15 minutes away by train before you head out to Witton. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

Aston Hall

Jacobean mansion in the park next to the stadium, free to walk the grounds.

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Aston Park

Green space wrapping the ground, good for a pre-match wander.

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Birmingham Back to Backs

National Trust courtyard houses in the city centre, pre-booked tours only.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

  • The Bartons Arms, High Street Aston

    Ornate Victorian gin palace a 12-minute walk away, spectacular tiled interior and rarely visited by away fans.

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  • Aston Hall walled garden

    A quiet corner of the park most matchgoers walk straight past.

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  • Witton Cemetery chapel

    Grade II listed Victorian chapel next to the station, an odd but peaceful five minutes before the ground.

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Transport alert

Christmas and New Year

Christmas and New Year rail services are often reduced; check National Rail before travelling.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

Witton station's narrow platforms get very congested immediately after the final whistle — allow time or walk to Aston instead.

Ground note · unverified

The Aston Expressway runs a tidal flow system; check which direction is open before driving in.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Birmingham

Rough advance return fare per person

  • Travel£53
  • Away ticket£30
  • Drinks (3 pints)£16
  • Food on the day£14

Each person

£112

Group of 2

£225

Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.

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