Sports fans and weekend day-trippers are being urged to plan their journeys ahead of a bumper day of events and entertainment across Merseyside. On Saturday, sell-out crowds are expected as England take on Australia in the Rugby League Ashes at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

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Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv say they will not accept any ticket allocation from Aston Villa should the decision to ban their supporters from next month's Europa League match be overturned.

Aston Villa travel to the Netherlands looking to continue their impressive resurgence under Unai Emery, as they aim for back-to-back away wins in the UEFA Europa League.

Maccabi Tel Aviv will reject any ticket allocation for next month’s Aston Villa match amid fears that Tommy Robinson supporters could infiltrate their fans.

After appearing to turn their fortunes around after a rocky start to the season, Unai Emery’s Aston Villa will look to continue their impressive form as they travel to face Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles.