🚨 BREAKING: Southampton lose appeal in attempt to overturn expulsion from Championship play-off final for spying on opponents. #SaintsFC spot goes to Middlesbrough; #MFC to face Hull City at Wembley on Saturday. By @Dan_Sheldon_@mjshrimper@TheAthleticFC https://t.co/iEkGDXbK7U
An Independent Disciplinary Commission has today expelled Southampton from the Sky Bet Championship Play-Offs after the Club admitted to multiple breaches of EFL Regulations related to the unauthorised filming of other Clubs’ training.
In addition, the Club has received a four-point deduction that will be applied to the 2026/27 Championship table.
The effect of today’s order is that Middlesbrough are reinstated into the 2026 Play-Offs and will proceed to the Play-Off Final against Hull City. The final remains scheduled for Saturday 23 May, with the kick-off time to be confirmed.
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Nottingham Forest will hold a special celebration to mark the naming of the John Robertson Stand ahead of Sunday’s Premier League fixture against AFC Bournemouth. ❤️
It's a proper party atmosphere at the City Ground 🔥 🎉
These #NFFC fans spoke to @MaxBScott after their Europa League semi-final first leg win over Aston Villa 🌳
Do you know who the biggest loser is in all this
It’s not West Ham but it’s Nottingham Forest coz they now need a result against Chelsea tomorrow to make sure they’re safe but are also one game away from reaching a European final so where do their priorities lie?
I mean it’s an absolute fucking disgrace they’re having to play Monday then Thursday
The way the prem and Sky treat English clubs when it comes to teams in Europe when it comes to the scheduling is an absolute joke and should take note of what Ligue 1 is doing