Information for supporters travelling to Villa Park
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Leeds United travel to Villa Park Stadium to face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon and we would like to thank every fan that will be making the journey to support the team.
During your trip, please remember that we are all representing not only Leeds United Football Club, but also the city of Leeds, and we ask that you always show respect to other fans, staff and players.
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Dangerous behaviours, discriminatory language, tragedy chanting, and inappropriate gestures are not acceptable. You could be breaking the law and face a football ban. The club condemns these kinds of behaviours and has a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of hate.
Please see below some other pieces of information to take into consideration ahead of travelling.
Plan your journey early:
- Whether you’re travelling by train/car/bus make sure you leave with plenty of time to spare before the game. Supporters are advised to arrive no later than 60 minutes before kick-off, which is scheduled for 3pm.
- If supporters are travelling by car, Aston Villa recommend pre-booking parking in a safe and secure car park to avoid paying fines. Reservations can be made at this link.
- Please note that in the interest of pedestrian safety, a traffic exclusion zone is imposed around Villa Park on matchdays, excluding vehicles on 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).
Opening times:
- Car Parks - 12pm
- Away Ticket Office - 1.30pm
- Turnstiles - 1.30pm
Know the stadium layout and policies:
- The away fans section at Villa Park is located in the north east corner of the Doug Ellis Stand. The allocation is split into two areas: Doug Ellis Lower - Block Q 1,600 seats approx. and Doug Ellis Upper - Block P 1,300 seat approx.
- Should you arrive after kick off, turnstiles Q96 and/or P89 will remain open until the start of the second half. The visitors' ticket office is located on Witton Lane opposite the away coach park.
- Wheelchair users can access the stadium via Gate 28, which is located next to the away ticket office and turnstiles.
Stay safe:
- Keep yourself and others as safe as possible at all times, especially during any match incidents and both pre-match and at half-time in the concourses.
- Remember that throwing objects and the use of flares, pyrotechnics and smoke bombs are strictly forbidden. Remain in the seat you have purchased, and refrain from standing on your seats and blocking aisles in the away section.
- All supporters will be searched thoroughly before entering the stadium.
Further information for fans travelling this weekend, including information on facilities, ground regulations and stadium policies, can be found here.