There have been new revelations from the Spygate investigation, the written reasons of the commission’s judgement now showing Southampton in an even worse light. If that is possible.

Massive disruption: The sudden legal ruling triggered complete logistical chaos as Southampton had already sold out their ticket allocation for the final. The EFL had to immediately nullify those purchases, issue full refunds to the travelling Saints fans and open a ticket window for Middlesbrough supporters.

Southampton have suffered a shocking ban from the Championship playoff final and a future points deduction after admitting to spying on multiple opponents during the season

Southampton expelled from EFL Championship playoffs after being caught spying on opponents in a scandal now being called Spygate in English soccer.

Saints have been thrown out of the play-offs after admitting they spied on three clubs during the Championship season.

Middlesbrough, who had lost their semi-final tie to Southampton, were awarded a place in the final on Tuesday after the south-coast club — who have also been docked four points for the 2026-27 Championship campaign — admitted to spying on rival teams.

Southampton heads into its appeal against expulsion from the Championship playoff final believing its punishment is “manifestly disproportionate” to any previous sanction in English soccer.

Southampton was charged earlier this month for the unauthorized filming of Middlesbrough’s practice sessions ahead of their semifinal.

Manchester United are searching for new midfielders this summer. With the departure of Casemiro, they have been linked to a plethora of options such as Ederson, Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali, Mateus