Aston Villa Report

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC applied for the closure of Trinity Road (behind Villa Park between April 20 and December 1 this year. That has been accepted. Story on the closure of Villa's North Stand on @theathleticfc.bsky.social…

The Athletic

Aston Villa have confirmed the North Stand of Villa Park will be shut for the entirety of the 2026-27 season as part of the club’s plan to expand the stadium. More from @jacobtanswell.bsky.social ⬇️ 🔗 nyti.ms/4vI0ZYK

John Townley

Aston Villa have conducted 'noise assessments' throughout the current season and remain confident that, despite the closure of the North Stand, supporters will continue to generate a vibrant atmosphere inside Villa Park next term. #AVFC…

John Townley

The closure of the North Stand next season will impact the number of new ST holders. In the following campaign - when Villa Park's capacity exceeds 50,000 - there should be a significant increase in new ST holders from those on the waiting list. #AVFC…

John Townley

All North Stand #AVFC season ticket holders will have the opportunity to relocate to an alternative area of Villa Park at the same price level, including as family groups. Affected fans will then have the option to return to their original seats, or similar seats, for 2027/28.

John Townley

🚨 #AVFC will close the North Stand for the entirety of next season in order to accelerate plans to increase Villa Park's capacity to over 50,000 by the start of the 2027/28 season. Villa Park's capacity next season is expected to be roughly 37,000.…

The Athletic

Outside interest in how Aston Villa finish the season could reach a crescendo in the coming weeks. But why? @conor-oneill.bsky.social explains why Unai Emery's side winning the Europa League winners and in fifth place in Europe may be a precious ticket into the Champions League.…

John Townley

Amadou Onana is delighted to see Ollie Watkins respond to his critics in recent weeks, claiming some people "wrote him off." "I wasn't worried for him. I knew it was just a phase and he was going to get back to his best. That's what he is doing." #AVFC…

Jacob Tanswell

37 seconds stood between Martinez's save and Abraham's touch. The difference between despair and elation. #AVFC are where they are because they are deeply resilient. Perhaps they earned such fortune. Breaking down a crazy final 10 minutes. @theathleticfc.bsky.social…

John Townley

Ollie Watkins has now scored 10+ goals in all six of his Premier League seasons (11 this term); only Sadio Mane (8) has played in more campaigns in the competition's history while reaching double figures for goals in every one. #AVFC