BIRMINGHAM, Oct. 17 -- Aston Villa announced that no away supporters will be allowed to attend their Europa League clash with Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv at Villa Park on November 6, following police warnings about possible protests and safety risks.

The club said the decision came after advice from the Safety Advisory Group (SAG), which issues safety certificates for matches. The group acted on recommendations from West Midlands Police, who expressed concerns about potential unrest outside the stadium. "The SAG have formally written to the club and UEFA to advise no away fans will be permitted to attend Villa Park for this fixture," Villa said in a statement.

The decision follows recent protests at Israel's World Cup qualifiers in Norway...