Aston Villa are committed to increasing the capacity of Villa Park and improving the matchday experience for supporters — but that won’t stop the debate among the fanbase over whether remaining at their historic home is the right move for the club’s long-term future.

Villa hope to complete the redevelopment of the stadium’s North Stand by the second half of 2027, increasing the number of available seats from around 5,000 to 12,000.

There will also be smaller upgrades to the other three stands, which Villa say will take the stadium’s total capacity to over 50,000, up from the current 42,918.

While a stadium can be a major source of revenue for Premier League clubs — with Tottenham reaping the rewards in recent years and Everton moving into their new 52,000-seater home this season — Villa fans continue to debate whether staying at Villa Park or moving elsewhere would be more beneficial for the club’s long-term future.

On Claret & Blue, we’ve discussed this topic before, and you can watch our first debate here. Earlier this week...