Aston Villa has been fined £570,000 by the Premier League for late kick-offs in nine matches. The punishment was confirmed after the club admitted to the breaches.

What happened?

Aston Villa's most recent rule breach came against Chelsea in March, earning them a £150,000 fine. Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett said the fine is a 'slap on the wrist' for the club.

Expert reaction

Hackett told Football Insider that the fine could have been much harsher, considering Manchester City were fined over £1million for similar offenses. He believes the fine will not deter Aston Villa from committing similar breaches in the future.

Current context

As of the current season, Aston Villa is 4th in the Premier League with 65 points, having won 19 matches and drawn 8. Their recent form has been impressive, with 5 consecutive wins. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League standing | 4th | | Points | 65 | | Recent form | WWDLL | | Goals scored | 56 | | Goals conceded | 49 |

What comes next?

Aston Villa will look to improve their punctuality in upcoming matches to avoid further fines. The club's owners will be responsible for paying the fine, which Hackett believes will not have a significant impact on the club's finances. Aston Villa's last result was a 2-1 win against Manchester City on May 24, 2026.