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Aston Villa Under Investigation for Fielding Ineligible Player in Women’s League Cup Fixture

FA Refers Case to Independent Tribunal

The Football Association (FA) has referred Aston Villa's alleged breach of contest regulations to an independent tribunal. The case involves their fielding of an ineligible player in a Conti Cup clash. The FA investigations have been passed on to Sports Resolutions UK.

Former Arsenal Defender Noelle Maritz Involved

Noelle Maritz, a former Arsenal defender who recently joined Aston Villa, was deployed as a substitute during their group stage clash with Sunderland in the Conti Cup. Maritz had also played for Arsenal in an earlier League Cup fixture this season, which violates contest rules.

Investigation Underway

The FA is currently investigating the matter and has issued a statement confirming the alleged breach. The governing body has referred the case to an independent tribunal for further consideration.

Possible Precedent

In a similar case in 2014, Reading was disqualified from the Women's League Cup for fielding an ineligible player. The club had included a player who had already made appearances for another team in the competition earlier that season.

Future Implications

While Aston Villa's victory over Sunderland secured their place in the Conti Cup quarter-finals, the outcome of the independent tribunal hearing will determine if they can proceed. Sunderland is also awaiting a decision on whether they will be awarded a retrospective victory due to Villa's rule breach.

Villa is set to return to Women's Super League (WSL) action with a match against Manchester United this Sunday, while Sunderland will face Blackburn Rovers in the Women's Championship.

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