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Southampton issue statement on 'spygate' scandal

Southampton have released a pointed statement following the publication of the Arbitration Panel's written reasons for rejecting their appeal against EFL sanctions. While the Saints accepted full responsibility for their structural and leadership failures during the 'Spygate' scandal, the club took aim at the EFL, questioning the integrity and impartiality of panel members who reportedly hold historic connections to rivals Middlesbrough.

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Southampton appeal rejected as Middlesbrough reach play-off final

Southampton have lost their appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-off final following the recent spying scandal. An EFL arbitration panel upheld the initial decision to remove the club from the play-offs, meaning Middlesbrough will now replace them to face Hull City at Wembley this Saturday, with a lucrative spot in the Premier League at stake.

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Standings

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PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Tampa Bay Rowdies crestTampa Bay Rowdies128402171428
D
W
W
W
D
2Louisville City FC crestLouisville City FC136252220220
W
D
L
L
L
3Indy Eleven crestIndy Eleven105321611518
W
W
W
L
D
4Detroit City FC crestDetroit City FC125341311218
D
L
D
W
L
5Charleston Battery crestCharleston Battery115241615117
D
W
L
W
L
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