Overview
- Birmingham’s Safety Advisory Group upheld a West Midlands Police recommendation to ban away supporters for the 6 November tie, classing the match as high risk.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv said it will not take any away allocation, citing a toxic atmosphere and safety concerns, as the Israeli embassy condemned hostility around the game.
- Downing Street criticized the exclusion and is discussing extra policing with West Midlands Police to enable safe attendance, though the club has declined tickets regardless.
- Aston Villa restricted sales to existing buyers, will leave the away section empty, and warned that political symbols, messages or flags will trigger ejection and stadium bans.
- Police are preparing for demonstrations and possible attempts by Israeli supporters to buy home-section seats, while community leaders demand the release of the risk evidence and a formal inquest.