Aston Villa has decided not to allow Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at their upcoming Europa League match at Villa Park next month. This decision was made by the Safety Advisory Group (SAG), which classified the event as high-risk. West Midlands Police supported the decision, citing intelligence and past incidents, including clashes and hate crimes during a 2024 match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam. Aston Villa stated that the decision followed SAG's recommendation, responsible for issuing safety certificates for matches at Villa Park. The club is in ongoing discussions with Maccabi Tel Aviv and local authorities to ensure the safety of all attendees. The decision has been criticized by the Jewish Leadership Council as "absurd," while independent MP Ayoub Khan supported the measure, emphasizing the need for drastic actions due to hostility and uncertainty surrounding the match.