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Championship clubs fear Aston Villa will avoid FFP punishments after their promotion

Villa celebrates promotion

Getty Images | Aston Villa secured promotion after winning 2-1 against Derby County in the Play-Off final at Wembley.

Several Championship clubs fear Aston Villa will avoid any serious FFP punishment if found guilty of breaching the rules. 

After Birmingham City’s nine-point deduction, a lack of consistency between the leagues might inspire more clubs to take the gamble. 

31 May 2019 - 10:08 AM

By Christian Fomsgaard Jensen

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