Villa Park Becomes Official Home Ground for Aston Villa Women…
In a landmark decision for women’s football, Aston Villa Women will officially call Villa Park their permanent home ground. The historic stadium, long known as the home of Aston Villa’s men’s team, will now serve as the primary venue for Aston Villa Women’s home matches, marking a significant step in the integration and promotion of women’s football in the club.
Previously, Aston Villa Women played most of their games at Walsall’s Bescot Stadium. However, with the increasing popularity of women’s football, the club has decided to provide the women’s team with a more prominent stage. Villa Park, with its rich history and larger capacity, will offer the players and fans an elevated matchday experience.
Aston Villa Women head coach Carla Ward expressed her excitement about the move, saying, “This is a huge moment for us. Villa Park is iconic, and to have it as our home ground shows how committed the club is to the women’s game. The atmosphere will be electric, and we can’t wait to feel the full support of the Villa faithful.”
This move is also expected to increase attendance, attract more media attention, and further enhance the growth of women’s football in the region. The decision aligns with a broader trend across Europe, where more women’s teams are gaining access to major stadiums previously reserved for men’s matches.
Aston Villa Women are poised to make the most of this new era at Villa Park as they look to build on their impressive performances in the FA Women’s Super League (WSL). Fans are already buzzing with anticipation for the first match in the club’s new permanent home, which promises to be a historic occasion for both the team and the city of Birmingham.
