THEY may not all admit it. But some of them are daring to dream. There is a long way to go - 19 games and three months in fact.

But this afternoon's FA Cup fourth round match against Aston Villa gave 6,000 travelling AFC Bournemouth supporters a glimpse into what it means to play in the Premier League.

The 2-1 defeat was disappointing, but the team put up a spirited performance and the fans a terrific one.

Villa Park, in Birmingham has been the home of Aston Villa since 1897 and with a capacity of 42, 687 is one of football's most iconic, impressive and traditional stadiums.

Could it be on the list of away league fixtures next season, alongside the likes of Anfield, Old Trafford, Goodison Park, Stamford Bridge?

Season ticket holder, Sally Banford, 75 thinks so.

"We are all daring to hope. I first saw the Cherries with my dad when I was three years old and that was in the war. I don't remember much about it. But I tell you what, I have never known a season like this one."

Dedicated fan Sally has been to all the away games this season and rarely misses any match at home or on the road.

"It would be incredible to play in the Premier League but I really feel we can do it."

Paul Fulton from Ringwood, with son James and friend Ed Morey, queuing to get inside Villa Park added: "This is a one off cup game but coming here is bound to make you think what if? I last came to here 52 years ago to see Coventry. It would be phenomenal to come back in the league in 2015/2016."

Ed said: "It's fabulous to come here and not feel like huge underdogs and believe we have a chance to win. That's a measure of just how far this club had come and how far many of us feel we can go."

With today's game and two matches against Liverpool in the past year, there have been plenty of tasters of the big time.

Judging by the incredible number and noise of the travelling fans, Eddie Howe's 'barmy army' would do any Premier League ground proud if the dream does come true.