Aston Villa defeated Sunderland 7-0 in the Conti Cup, with goals from Salmon, Magill, Leon, and an own goal from Fenton. Noëlle Maritz played for Aston Villa despite being ineligible, leading to an FA investigation. If Villa is found guilty, Sunderland could be awarded a win, potentially securing their place in the quarter-finals. The FA is conducting an investigation into Aston Villa's potential breach of competition rules, and an independent tribunal is set to look into the matter.
Villa goal ruled out, handball
Independent tribunal to look into Aston Villa fielding an ‘ineligible player’ in Women’s League Cup fixture https://t.co/b6SGCUhUJb https://t.co/b6SGCUhUJb
The Football Association are investigating whether Aston Villa breached competition rules by fielding an ineligible player in the Women's League Cup. https://t.co/L4Aln4GH3L
FA investigating Aston Villa for fielding an ineligible player during their 7-0 victory vs Sunderland in the Conti Cup. It could see result being overturned. @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/Cp5QYXSYzl
"We've come through the hardest group in the land" 🤷♀️ Manchester United's Marc Skinner believes his side should continue in the Conti Cup following an FA investigation into Aston Villa possibly fielding an ineligible player ⚽ https://t.co/dSM4O7EZl1
BREAKING! The FA is investigating after Aston Villa possibly fielded an ineligible player during their Conti Cup game against Sunderland tonight. https://t.co/uEiw56tiPM
🔴⚪️ Sunderland's future in the Conti Cup is uncertain after Aston Villa fielded Noëlle Maritz tonight - an ineligible player. @ColinWhiteBBC and @kirbyhazard provide analysis on the situation 👇 #SAFCWomen | #ContiCup | #BBCFootball
We understand @bbcnewcastle that Aston Villa may have fielded an ineligible player tonight, and that tonight's result is yet to be ratified. A win awarded to #SAFC would see them top the group and qualify for the quarter-finals (on Feb 8/9). https://t.co/vFV9BCIFa9
🔴⚪️ Sunderland are out of the Conti Cup. Having led 3-0 at half time, the visitors added four more thanks to Salmon, Magill, Leon and an own goal from Fenton. #SAFCWomen | #ContiCup | #BBCFootball
🟣🔵 ⚽️Goal: Leon, 90'+2 Sunderland 0-6 Aston Villa #SAFCWomen | #ContiCup | #BBCFootball
Noelle Maritz playing for Aston Villa in their Conti Cup game with Sunderland. But appears she is inelligble given she already played for Arsenal earlier in the competition. Potential ramifications ...
🟣🔵 ⚽️ Goal: Salmon, 46 mins Sunderland 0-4 Aston Villa #SAFCWomen | #ContiCup | #BBCFootball