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Aston Villa cop £200k fine for West Brom invasion

Aston Villa have been hit with a £200,000 fine for the crowd invasion at Villa Park in the aftermath of the FA Cup quarter-final victory over West Bromwich Albion.

Villa has previously admitted to the charge of 'spectator misbehaving' and the club has been warned over future conduct following the Independent Regulatory Commission hearing.

An FA statement read: "Aston Villa have been fined £200,000 after admitting spectator misconduct in relation to their FA Cup Sixth Round tie against West Bromwich Albion on 7 March 2015.

"The club was charged for failing to ensure that no spectators or unauthorised persons were permitted to encroach onto the pitch area whilst attending the game at Villa Park.

"Following the Independent Regulatory Commission hearing, Aston Villa were also severely warned as to the club's future conduct."

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