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Middlesbrough fans gear up for Wembley after Southampton kicked out over Spygate

Middlesbrough fans have said they are in a dream after Southampton were thrown out of the Championship play-offs - meaning Boro will now take on Hull City at Wembley for a spot in the Premier League

BBC Sport

2 hours

It has been revealed who will replace Southampton in the Championship final

Middlesbrough will take Southampton's place in the Championship final. The club's management issued an official statement immediately after the shocking verdict was announced by the EFL Independent Disciplinary Commission.

dailysports.net

17 hours

Southampton Expelled From Playoff Final For Spying; Middlesbrough Reinstated

Southampton expelled from English second-division playoff final for spying on Middlesbrough

FOX Sports

18 hours

Shake-up in the race for promotion to the Premier League: Southampton FC disqualified from the play-offs – German manager under fire following scandal

Middlesbrough FC will now face Hull City at Wembley on Saturday for the final Championship play-off spot. Boro were eliminated by Southampton in the semi-finals (0–0, 1–2 a.e.t.).

goal.com

18 hours

Spygate! Southampton expelled from Championship play-off final & docked four points as Middlesbrough earn second shot at promotion to the Premier League

GettyMay 19, 2026 21:14+03:00Southampton have been dramatically expelled from the Championship play-off final following a major disciplinary investigation into illicit training ground espionage

goal.com

18 hours

Southampton expelled from Championship playoffs, Middlesbrough reinstated to playoff final

Southampton have been expelled from the Championships playoffs after admitting "multiple breaches of EFL regulations related to the unauthorized filming of other clubs’ training" and Middlesbrough will replace them in the Championship playoff final a

Yahoo

18 hours

Southampton expelled from play-offs for spying on Middlesbrough

Southampton have been thrown out of the Championship play-offs for spying on Middlesbrough ahead of the first leg of their semi-final tie.The club have also received a four-point deduction in the Championship in 2026-27 season

Yahoo

18 hours

Southampton kicked out of Championship playoff final and docked four points for spying

Southampton have been expelled from the Championship playoff final and docked four points for spying on Middlesbrough and two other opponents

theguardian.com

18 hours

Southampton expelled from Championship play-offs over 'spygate' with Middlesbrough reinstated

Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs over the 'spygate' scandal.Middlesbrough have been reinstated and will face Hull City in the play-off final on Saturday May 23

skysports.com

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