Villa to close North Stand next season - have your say

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Aston Villa have announced an accelerated timeline for the North Stand redevelopment at Villa Park which will involve the closure of the stand next season.

Original plans were to redevelop across two seasons, but now the stand will just be closed for the entirety of the 2026-27 season while the work takes place - a move which will see capacity fall to around 37,000.

The redevelopment will increase the overall capacity of Villa Park to over 50,000, and create around 500 square metres of new first-team changing, medical and physiotherapy facilities, alongside the upgrade of all player competition areas.

Season ticket holders forced to relocate for the 2026-27 season will be given the opportunity to renew their ticket in an alternative area of Villa Park at the same price level and get priority access to return to the redeveloped North Stand for the 2027-28 season.

A statement from the club answered key questions for fans and read: "This decision has been taken following extensive planning and assessment, and reflects the club's commitment to minimising disruption for supporters while delivering meaningful improvements to both the fan and footballing experience at Villa Park.

"The new, accelerated plan for the works also incorporates operational efficiencies, which will lead to significant cost savings and a shorter timeline.

"By completing the works within a single season, the club will limit disruption to one campaign rather than extending it across two seasons. This will allow us to open the new North Stand standard seating and concourse facilities for the full 2027-28 season, meaning supporters can enjoy the new stand sooner."

Villa fans, what do you make of the news? Will your season ticket be affected? And are you happy the redevelopment will be accelerated?

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