Villa fined £200,000 for Albion pitch trouble
Villa have been fined £200,000 following the pitch invasion at their FA Cup quarter-final against West Brom on March 7.
Villa admitted a spectator misconduct charge and were today handed a hefty punishment by football's governing body.
An FA statement said: "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."
Villa fans invaded the pitch three times – twice in the closing stages of their 2-0 win over Albion and once at the final whistle.
Albion fans were also criticised for throwing parts of plastic chairs from the upper tier of the North Stand, hitting home fans below.
