Birmingham City Women travel to Keys Park on Wednesday 28 October for a Subway Players Cup derby against Aston Villa, with kick-off at 7:30pm UK time. The fixture is listed in the competition’s official league-phase schedule and brings a midweek change of competition after Sunday’s WSL win over Charlton.
This is a league-phase meeting, rather than a knockout tie. For Blues, it is another opportunity to collect cup points while facing a familiar local rival away from home.
Blues arrive after Leidhammar’s winner
Wilma Leidhammar came off the bench to score in the 68th minute against Charlton, securing Birmingham’s 1-0 victory on 25 October. That decisive contribution was confirmed in Reuters’ weekend round-up carried by ABC, which also recorded Villa’s 3-2 win away at Everton.
Villa had established a three-goal lead before Everton scored twice, while Blues’ afternoon was settled by a single goal. Both sides therefore come into the derby following league victories, although those results offer no certainty about Wednesday’s outcome.
Our Blues v Charlton match report covers the latest home success. Attention now shifts to a different opponent and the demands of an evening cup fixture.
Away tickets and getting to Keys Park
The host club’s latest matchday guide says away supporters can buy Heath Hayes End tickets at the Main Stand ticket office from 6pm. Listed prices are £10 for adults, £7 for ages 18-25 and £5 for under-18s. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
A free, accessible shuttle is available to both sets of supporters from the Hednesford Railway View bus stop on Cannock Road. Services run every 20 minutes from 5:30pm, with the last pre-match departure at 7:10pm. The guide lists return departures from 9:45pm to 10:25pm, plus a 10:45pm service if penalties are required.
Check the host’s guide for updates and confirm your onward train journey before travelling. Allow time to collect tickets and reach the away end before kick-off.