Aston Villa fined by The FA for disciplinary breach - even after pleading innocence

Aston Villa Women have been fined £1,250 by The Football Association after being found guilty of a regulation and disciplinary breach.

This follows allegations of Villa Women players surrounding a match official during the Women’s FA Cup fixture against West Ham United on Sunday, February 26.

A statement from The FA reads: “The FA alleged that Aston Villa Women failed to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion during both the 122nd minute and following the final whistle.

“Aston Villa Women denied both charges but an independent Regulatory Commission subsequently found one of them to be proven and imposed the club’s fine following a hearing.”

The club are yet to put out a statement to acknowledge The FA’s decision.