Reports say FA investigating Villa as they fielded ex-Arsenal player in Women’s Conti Cup

It looks like Aston Villa might be in a spot of bother, having fielded an ineligible player in their 7-0 win over Sunderland in Group A of the Women’s Conti Cup 2024. The player in question is ex Arsenal Women player, Swiss international Noelle Maritz. Maritz signed for Aston Villa, from Arsenal, in the current January […] The post Reports say FA investigating Villa as they fielded ex-Arsenal player in Women’s Conti Cup appeared first on Just Arsenal News.

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Reports say FA investigating Villa as they fielded ex-Arsenal player in Women’s Conti Cup

It looks like Aston Villa might be in a spot of bother, having fielded an ineligible player in their 7-0 win over Sunderland in Group A of the Women’s Conti Cup 2024. The player in question is ex Arsenal Women player, Swiss international Noelle Maritz. Maritz signed for Aston Villa, from Arsenal, in the current January transfer window.

As per BBSport the Football Association is investigating whether Villa did break any rules when they brought on Noelle Maritz as a substitute, who has previously played in this season’s competition for Arsenal.

Should the result be awarded to Sunderland – and Villa not receive a harsher punishment – then Villa will be level on points-per-game with United but have a better goal difference, while Sunderland would win Group A.

Aston Villa Women qualified for the Quarter Finals of the Women’s Continental League Cup, as did Arsenal, Manchester City, London City Lionesses & Brighton. But did they break the rules to do so?