It’s game week three, and Aston Villa will travel south to Selhurst Park hoping to repeat last season’s successful visit; Matt Targett and John McGinn scored in a 1-2 Villa victory.
For those marking the trip to Selhurst Park check out our helpful guide on what to expect – other than the three points of course!
Thank you to @TheSelhurstTalk & @beds_villafan for their contributions in putting this guide together.
Crystal Palace | Selhurst Park
Address | Holmesdale Rd, London SE25 6PU
Capacity | 25,456
ADVICE FOR TRAVELLING FANS – @TheSelhurstTalk
What to expect?
The best atmosphere in the league; Jokes, aside a great atmosphere, a close view of the pitch.
Advice for travelling fans?
Best to travel from London Bridge down to Norwood Junction, and walk from there.
Away fans’ pubs?
Away pub, the Prince George
VILLA FANS PRESPECTIVE – @beds_villafan
Travel 4/5
South London is not as easy to get around as it is north of the river, but luckily for me, the nearest rail station is on the same line as Luton where I live currently. This would normally be and advantage but itβs an away day so I still detoured to the pubs.
Atmosphere – 5/5
Letβs be honest – Palace fans are unreal.
Food and Drink | N/A
Couldnβt get served because the concourse is far too small and was completely rammed. It was very difficult to move around in there. A grand total of TWO female cubicles btw.
Away End Experience | 1/5
Last time I went, it was the infamous incident with Kevin Friend. People I know of were subjected to some very provocative and heavy-handed policing and it was very tense and toxic for all the wrong reasons. Ugly scenes – never want to see that happen again.
@beds_villafan
Special thanks to @ellisburnett.
UTV PODCAST HQ
SUBSCRIBE
Enjoying this article – then please subscribe to UTVPODCAST | An Aston Villa Blog to help us grow and support the site; you’ll receive instant email notifications of all released article.
Plus, it’s completely free.
VILLA BELLAS
Villa Bellas is the Official AVFC Womenβs Network. In an unequal and often unrelenting world we work to break down barriers for equality.
Our network aims to raise the voice of women and non-binary people at @AVFCOfficial We support inclusion & diversity and with our allies, we can challenge sexism and misogyny, creating a safe and welcoming environment for the fans in the stands and the women on the pitch.
Let’s celebrate ourselves and champion each other while having fun doing it!
Twitter: @villabellas Instagram: @villa.bellas
DONATE
UTVPODCAST | An Aston Villa Blogβ is accepting small donations, which will help to support the site’s ongoing evolution.
Thank you so much for your support.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook and Twitter readers, click the respective icon below to follow our utvpodcast social media accounts.
UTVPODCAST is pleased to partner with Official AVFC Store, Fanatics, Kitbag, and Classic Football Shirts. Throughout the season, we will bring you special offers and discount codes.
ASTON VILLA | AVFC STORE
2022/23 Aston Villa Home Shirt – Shop Now
ASTON VILLA | CLASSIC FOOTBALL SHIRTS
