Aston Villa travel to Bruges, Belgium to face Club Brugge at Jan Breydel Stadium on 6 November 2024.
Villa currently sit atop the Champions League table, having won all their matches before this fourth round. With that, Aston Villa fans in Brugge expect another huge result from this trip, noting that it is the first time that the English side clashes with the Belgian hosts.
The fact that Villa will meet Club Brugge for the first time means giving their fans an experience like no other will be top of the priority list for manager Unai Emery.
The Spanish tactician is hopeful of guiding his side to a fourth consecutive UCL victory this season and remain top of the 36-team UCL table.
If you will be among the Aston Villa fans in Brugge, this post provides you with a comprehensive matchday guide, including where to eat and drink.
How many Aston fans are going to Bruges?
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Based on the number of ticket allocation for this game away at Brugge, there will be a total of 1470 visiting fans at Jan Breydel Stadium when Aston Villa clashes with Club Brugge on 6 November 2924.
If you are yet to buy Club Brugge vs Aston tickets, note that the away end is now sold out.
However, we expect more Villa fans in Bruge because some supporters are expected to buy tickets from third-party resale platforms such as SeatPick.
Note that tickets from third-party platforms are neither sanctioned by the respective competing teams nor UEFA, so you buy them at your own risk.
Aston Villa can confirm ticket details for our trip to Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League.
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Where will Aston Villa fans sit at Jan Breydel Stadium?
Aston Villa fans in Brugge will occupy the south-east section of the stadium when they visit the ground on 6 November for round four of the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 season.
Note that entrance 4, turnstiles 421 and 422 are to be used by the Aston Villa fans in Brugge on matchday.
For Aston Villa fans in Brugge who have booked category one seats, go to Block 121 at Jan Breydel Stadium.
Aston Villa fans will be located in the south-east corner of Jan Breydel Stadium on Wednesday, 6 November.
Visiting supporters enter the ground via Entrance 4 in turnstiles 421-422. The club also noted that “Cat 1 seats” are located in Block 121.
Full fans' matchday guide for Club Brugge vs Aston Villa
Where to eat & drink for Aston Villa fans in Brugge
While Jay Breydel Stadium is situated in a quiet neighbourhood, Aston Villa fans in Brugge can still find plenty of pubs and restaurants in the vicinity.
Here are some great spots where Villa fans travelling to Bruges, Belgium can visit for a good pint during the half-time break or after the Champions League night on Wednesday 6 November 2024.
- In De Vriendschap – N367 594, 8200 Brugge, Belgium
- Sweet Home Lunch – Gistelse Steenweg 482, 8200 Brugge, Belgium
- Central Pool Bar – Braambergstraat 11, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
How to get to Jan Breydel Stadium: Guide for Aston Villa fans in Brugge
The next guide for Aston Villa fans in Brugge is how to get to Jan Breydel Stadium, so let's start by stating that the home ground to Club Brugge is approximately 3.5 kilometres from the city's main railway hub and is located on the western side.
Aston Villa have realised a travel itinerary for their fans in Bruges, stating that a shuttle bus will be available from 4.30pm. on matchday. Use bus line 3 and alight at Diksmuide Heirweg, which is the closest bus station to Jay Breydel Stadium.
For those who prefer using a train to the shuttle bus playing the route to Club Brugge's station, use line 5 or 15 , heading toward St. Andries. From there, it is a five-minute walk to the station.
West Midlands Police release advice for Aston Villa fans in Brugge
On Friday, 1 November, the West Midlands Police Force Football Unit released a thread on X with travel tips and advice for Villa fans in Brugge ahead of the match on Wednesday. You can take a look at the helpful thread below:
dir=”ltr”>Fans can enjoy the whole City Centre of Bruges. There are 2 large squares that will be welcoming to supporters. These are Grand Place and Bruges City Hall. They're close together and are surrounded by Bars and Restaurants. There will be no away fans within the City Centre.
— Aston Villa Police (@WMPVillaFC) November 1, 2024