Aston Villa have been fined €10,000 and handed a suspended one-match ban on selling tickets to away fans by UEFA. The ban, which would have applied to their first Champions League away game of the 2026-27 season, is suspended for a probationary period of two years.

What happened?

Aston Villa supporters displayed a “discriminatory banner” during the Europa League final against Freiburg. UEFA rules dictate that the match organiser must prevent any provocative action being taken by spectators.

Why it matters for Aston Villa

The incident has resulted in a fine and a suspended ban, which could impact the team's away games in the future. Unai Emery's side won the Europa League title with a 3-0 win over Freiburg on May 20.

What comes next?

Aston Villa will need to ensure that their supporters do not engage in any discriminatory behavior in the future. The team is currently in 4th place in the Premier League, with 65 points from 38 games, and recent form of WWDLL.

StatValue
League standing4th in Premier League
Goals this season56 scored, 49 conceded
Title race20 points behind leaders Arsenal
Last resultManchester City 1-2 Aston Villa (2026-05-24)
Recent form5W-0D-0L (WWWWW, most recent first)