4 September 2026
By | Dave Rees
We are delighted to confirm that our special 50th anniversary kit will take centre stage this Saturday as we begin our Emirates FA Cup journey!
The excitement builds at Rectory Meadow on Saturday, 5th September, as we welcome Whitstable Town for our First Round Qualifying fixture. With the FA Cup providing another opportunity to create special memories, the team will be looking to continue our impressive start to the season and book our place in the next round.
And there’s an extra reason to get excited…
We can confirm the team will be wearing our third kit, a special anniversary design created to celebrate 50 years of the club. Featuring a unique take on our club badge and a striking Ivory and Burgundy colour scheme, it’s a kit that proudly marks an important milestone in our history.
Now, it’s time to make some more history.
With the players ready to battle for a place in the next round, we want to see as many supporters as possible at Rectory Meadow to get behind the team and help create a fantastic atmosphere.
Come and support the boys, see the 50th anniversary kit in action and be part of what promises to be an exciting FA Cup afternoon!
🎟️ Tickets are available online now via our ticket shop.
We’ll see you at Rectory Meadow! Come on the Villa!