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Statement on Safety Advisory Group's decision on Aston Villa FC and Maccabi Tel Aviv match | Birmingham City Council

Statement on Safety Advisory Group's decision on Aston Villa FC and Maccabi Tel Aviv match

Published: Friday, 17th October 2025

Aston Villa play Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League at Villa Park on 6 November.

A Birmingham City Council spokesperson said: "The Safety Advisory Group has provided advice to Aston Villa Football Club based on a risk assessment provided by West Midlands Police. If there is a change in the assessment of risk in the forthcoming match, then the Safety Advisory Group will commit to review its decision as appropriate."

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