Aston Villa have announced plans to increase the capacity of Villa Park to over 50,000 within the next two years.

The Premier League club will redevelop the North Stand to add over 12,000 seats, alongside ongoing upgrades to the other three stands at Villa Park, in preparation for hosting matches at Euro 2028.

Villa are confident that the redevelopment of the stadium, which currently holds 42,918, will not affect the fan experience during the season while construction is ongoing.

Original expansion plans for Villa's North Stand were unveiled in 2022, with the stipulation that improvements to the local transport network would be necessary for the redevelopment to be feasible.

The club's executive chairman, Nassef Sawiris, said: "This project will mark an important milestone in the club's journey to becoming a world-class sports and entertainment venue.

"A larger, improved North Stand will not only allow many more fans to watch their team in person, enhancing the matchday experience, but will also significantly improve the club's ability to invest and compete in the long term."

Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, is confident that the local council is making the necessary improvements to local transport infrastructure to allow the Villa Park expansion to continue as planned.

"We have been working closely with the club, Network Rail, and other partners to ensure that the necessary improvements at Witton Station will be made in time for the Euros in 2028," he said.