Aston Villa (a)  Saturday 15th April 12.30pm

These are all the train times from York/Leeds:

York	0611	0744	0845					Witton	1434		1453	1504
Leeds	0711	0811	0911					Aston		1442	1457
Sheffield	0756	0856	0956					New Street  a	1453	1450	1504	1511
New Street  a	0906	1004	1108					New Street  d		1503		1603	1703	1703
New Street  d	0930	1030	1130	1146	1153	1200		Sheffield		1617		1718	1819	1819
Aston	0938	1038	1138	1153		1207		Leeds		1701		1802	1903	1903
Witton	0940	1040	1140		1200	1210		York		1730		1831	1930	1930

 
There are a lot more services to Aston from New Street (six an hour) than to Witton (two an hour). It's around a 15 minute walk from Aston to the ground. There are though a couple
of additional services to/from Witton before and after the game on match days.
  
These are the fare options from Leeds:

£49.30	Off-Peak Returns Leeds-Sheffield, Sheffield-Derby, Derby-Witton
£74	Advance Singles
£75.50	Off-Peak Return

 
From York:

£56.30	Off-Peak Day Returns York-Sheffield, Sheffield-Derby, Derby-Witton
£74	Advance Singles
£79.10	Off-Peak Return

 
And from Sheffield:

£34.50*	Off-Peak Returns Sheffield-Derby, Derby-Witton
£55.90	Off-Peak Return

 * Over 60s can travel from Sheffield to Derby return for £7, saving a couple of quid, with a Derbyshire Wayfarer
 
From Huddersfield it can be quicker and/or cheaper to go via Manchester.
 
Notes:
1. Use new.trainsplit.com to find the cheapest deals available by splitting your journey; don't buy tickets from them though, use www.tpexpress.co.uk or www.lner.co.uk.
2. Railcard holders get one third off the above prices.

If driving down then there's street parking around the ground, although not as much as there used to be now that residents only parking has been introduced in the around the Witton roundabout. If you park anywhere near the ground you'll probably find that it takes you absolutely ages to get away after the game. You might therefore want to consider parking somewhere around Lichfield Road (ie near Aston station). Even though it's a bit of a hike from the ground, you should get home much earlier.

Pubs
Most of the pubs around the ground don't normally open until 12 on Saturdays, but I suspect they'll open earlier for the match. The Bartons Arms is opening at 11. In the centre, the Shakespeare and the Wellington open at 10.
 
There are hardly any pubs anywhere near the ground, and even fewer that allow away fans in. The Witton Arms, which is split between home and away fans, charges three quid to get in, and once in it might take forever to get served, and they don't have cask ales. A better bet is the Yew Tree, which should be ok, although it again doesn't have cask ales, and which apparently now charges two quid entry. In any case, the best pub anywhere near the ground is the award winning Oakham Ales pub the Bartons Arms. It is though a 20 minute walk away. As well as an excellent range of beer, they also do Thai food. A further option is the Arthur Robertson, a Wetherspoons pub near to Perry Barr stadium. Again, you're talking about best part of a 20 minute walk from the ground. Somewhere else to consider is the Beaufort Arms, where you're able to leave your car. It's nowhere near the ground, but it's right by Hamstead station, which is only 5 minutes journey time to Witton.  
 
For anyone going down by train the best bet is to stay in the city centre and get a train or taxi to the ground late on. There are quite a few decent pubs in the city centre nowadays. Nearest to the station is the Shakespeare. However, you can expect it to be busy, and there'll probably be a police presence. Much better is the Wellington, roughly half-way between New Street and Snow Street (for West Brom) stations. This place is an absolute gem, having no less than 16 hand-pulled beers on at any one time, as well as a good selection of foreign beers. The only slight drawback is that it doesn't do food; however, they provide plates and cutlery for anyone who wants to consume their own food on the premises. Just down the hill from the Wellington is the Briar Rose, a Spoons outlet, and also the Sun On The Hill.
 
Pub map
City centre pub map
Ground guide