Remembrance Day Fixture
Club
30 October 26
Villa Park will come together ahead of kick-off against Fulham on Saturday evening to remember the service and sacrifice of all those who have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.
Our Remembrance Day fixture gives every Villan the chance to remember the Armed Forces and their families for the vital role played by the emergency services and those who have lost their lives as a result of conflict or terrorism.
The club is delighted to welcome official supporters' group the Military Lions as part of the pre-match Remembrance Parade for the second season running.
Prior to kick-off, 12 military personnel representing the Army, the Navy, the RAF and veterans will march from the tunnel and line up on the centre circle.
The tribute begins with a reading of 'For the Fallen', when two wreaths will be laid on the centre circle, followed by a period of silence, and finally The Last Post will be played.
Players will also wear the poppy patch on shirts over the next two matchdays in the league, and they will be auctioned to raise funds to support the Royal British Legion in their work supporting the Armed Forces community (see below for more details).
Parade Participants
Sergeant Gareth Humpage, RAF (Retd)
Bombardier Jake Ridgway, Royal Artillery (Retd)
Flight Lieutenant Andy Gibbs, RAF (Retd)
Sergeant Hayley Garner, RLC
Captain Alex Gooch, RHG/D (The Blues and Royals)
Sergeant Matt Dunn, RAMS
Captain Laura Carter, Navy
Petty Officer Timothy Dutton, Navy
Corporal Louis Pimlott, Royal Marines Commando
Flight Lieutenant James Youngman, RAF
Warrant Officer Simon Webb, RAF
Flight Sergeant Chris Abrahams, RAF
Bid on matchworn poppy shirts
Aston Villa supporters have the chance to bid on matchworn poppy shirts, in aid of the Poppy Appeal.
The team will wear shirts featuring the poppy over the next two matchdays in the Premier League, at home against Fulham and away to Manchester United in honour of Remembrance Day.
The auction for shirts from each game will begin at kick-off on the respective matchday.
The Fulham auction ends on Saturday, November 14 at 2.30pm, while the Manchester United auction ends on Sunday, November 22 at 2.30pm.
Proceeds will support the Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal.
