Fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv will not be allowed to attend the Europa League match at Aston Villa on 6 November owing to safety concerns.
Villa said the local safety advisory group had instructed the club that “no away fans will be permitted to attend Villa Park for this fixture”.
West Midlands police advised the group “they have public safety concerns outside the stadium bowl and the ability to deal with any potential protests on the night”, a Villa statement said.
“The club are in continuous dialogue with Maccabi Tel Aviv and the local authorities throughout this ongoing process, with the safety of supporters attending the match and the safety of local residents at the forefront of any decision,” the statement said.
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