Aston Villa v Leeds United

Aston Villa take on Leeds United at Villa Park Stadium on Saturday 26 December, a Boxing Day fixture that puts two of English football's biggest names across from each other in the middle of the festive break. It's a 12:30 kick-off, so it's one of those early games that'll have you back home by the afternoon, leaving the rest of the day for whatever else you've got planned.

For those who don't know the ground, Villa Park is in Aston, and it's been the club's home since 1897. The club itself goes back even further, founded in 1874, which makes it one of the oldest professional clubs in the country. It's a proper old-school footballing history behind them, too: seven Football League First Division titles, seven FA Cups, five League Cups, and a European Cup, a European Super Cup, and a Europa League title in the cabinet. They're currently competing in the Premier League, so this is a top-flight clash.

Leeds United are a huge name in their own right, and when they come to Birmingham, it's the kind of match that usually draws a crowd and a fair bit of noise. Boxing Day fixtures have a particular feel to them, and with the 12:30 start, it's a proper part of the holiday weekend for anyone following the season. If you're heading down, the stadium is on Trinity Road, Birmingham B6 6HE.

Tickets are available for VIP and hospitality experiences starting from £199, so if you're looking to do it a bit more comfortably than the usual terrace experience, that's where you'll find them. The match kicks off at 12:30 on Saturday 26 December at Villa Park Stadium.