Aston Villa reveal plans to increase stadium capacity to 50,000 and build new North Stand

Villa Park currently has a seating capacity of just over 42,000
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Aston Villa have announced that plans are underway to build a new North Stand, increasing the capacity of Villa Park to over 50,000 in the process.

Preliminary designs have been created to transform the stadium, which include building the new stand, as well as capacity of the stadium increasing from just over 42,000 to over 50,000.

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New plans also include upgrading and expanding the hospitality facilities and creating an entirely new venue for improving retail and merchandising activities, as well as other entertainment activities.

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Consultation to take place

The club said it will be embarking on a full public consultation with all stakeholders over the coming months.

The news comes as Villa also revealed its financial accounts, which has seen turnover grow to £183.6m from £112.6m in the previous financial year.

Although the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic cost the club an estimated £36.6m, primarily due to loss of matchday revenue and rebates of Premier League broadcasting funding, the club said losses before tax were down to £37.3m from £99.5m in the previous year, a 62.5% reduction.

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