VILLA PARK - TNT Sports stad

next: Sat 30 Sept - 12:30 ko

A 42.5k all seater improved in late nineties.
Not a doughnut but some people like open corners for a bit of fresh air. Proposals to upgrade to around 50k in '22.
Away following in Doug Ellis Stand which has two tiers. Atmosphere depends on time of day and score.

M6 J6, A38(M) Expressway, left lane exit opposite ground. Right onto Victoria Road and follow signs.
Matchday carparks in suburbs. Street parking Witton Lane area.
Main Line to Birmingham New Street, then local train to Witton station.

LAST TIME - Prem.
28/5/23 - This place is proving to be a journey to nowhere for nothing.
20/11/21 - A disappointing afternoon for travelling support in the midlands . Att 41,295, away 2975.
21/11/20 - No crowd allowed due to ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
19/10/19 - B'fans went and watched a footy match but had a tough to take day out too . Gate: 41,826, away 3010.

Covid restrictions:
relaxed 26/1/22 - no covid pass or negative test (15/12/21) . none @ 19/7/21.
(17/5/21 = 10k home fans . lockdown 3 @ 6/1/21 = 0 fans. Post lockdown 2: Tier 3 @ 27/11/20).
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Falmer years: 7/5/17 - Championship.
Our only meeting at level2 in what was the year we reached the Prem at last.
Withdean era: 23/1/10 - FA Cup R4.
Gave good account of ourselves and rose to the occasion.
No other fixtures from 1999 to 2017.