Football fans warned of travel disruption to four matches in & around Birmingham including Blues & West Brom

Rail overtime ban will affect four games in and around Birmingham today (October 3) as football fans head to Birmingham, West Bromwich, Solihull, and Walsall.

Action short of strike in the form of an overtime ban has been announced for Tuesday 3 October, Thursday 5 October and Friday 6 October. Services may be subject to alteration on these dates

ASLEF, the union representing train drivers, has also announced strike action on Wednesday 4th October. As a result, West Midlands Railway will not operate services on this date.

The games that are set to be affected at Birmingham City F.C. vs Huddersfield Town, Walsall FC vs MK Dons, Solihull Moors vs Rochdale, and West Brom Albion vs Sheffield Wednesday.

West Midlands Roads said on X, formerly Twitter: “Due to a rail overtime ban & service disruption, more people are expected to travel by car.”

Travel advice for Birmingham City F.C. vs Huddersfield Town

Birmingham City is hosting Huddersfield at St Andrews today. West Midlands Roads said: “Expect match day traffic around the usual areas in Digbeth and Small Heath.” The Kick Off time for the Sky Bet Championship match is 7:45pm and people have been asked to allow extra time since more people will drive to the venue today.

Travel advice for West Brom Albion vs Sheffield Wednesday

West Brom Albion is hosting Sheffield Wednesday at The Hawthorns for the Sky Bet Championship today. West Midlands Roads said: “Expect match day traffic around the usual areas.” They also added that allow extra time for travel as more people will travel via cars. The Kick Off for the match is at 8pm.

Travel advice for Walsall FC vs MK Dons

Walsall FC is hosting Milton Keynes Dons at Bescot Stadium today. West Midlands Roads said: “Expect match day traffic around the usual areas.” They also said allow extra time for travel as more people will travel via cars for the Sky Bet LeagueTwo match for which Kick off is at 8pm.

Travel advice for Solihull Moors vs Rochdale

The Solihull Moors are hosting Rochdale today in The Vanarama National League. West Midlands Roads said: “ Due to a rail overtime ban & service disruption, more people are expected to travel by car. Expect match day traffic around Solihull.” The Kick-off time is 7.45pm and people were asked to allow extra travel time.