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Birmingham City v Southampton - Sky Bet Championship 2026/27

Southampton boss Eckert receives a suspended ban for Spygate scandal

Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has avoided an immediate touchline ban after the Football Association handed him a suspended six-week ban and a £28,000 fine for his involvement in the Spygate scandal. This punishment follows the club's earlier expulsion from the Championship play-offs and a four-point deduction for secretly filming opposition training sessions throughout the previous campaign.

Ex-Juve & Southampton forward Osvaldo hospitalised in intensive care

Former Juventus, Southampton, and Italy striker Dani Osvaldo has been admitted to intensive care in Argentina after developing a serious pulmonary condition. The 40-year-old retired footballer was urgently taken to hospital on Thursday night after days of severe chest pain, with medical staff confirming a diagnosis of right-side pleural effusion.

Southampton boss slams 'unheard of' Spygate sanctions

Southampton are bracing for a fresh legal battle this week as coach Tonda Eckert faces a Football Association misconduct hearing following the explosive Spygate scandal. The club is already reeling from historic sanctions that cost them a shot at the Premier League, but the governing body could yet impose further penalties on the individuals involved.

Reynolds and Mac mock Saints over 'Spygate'

Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have reignited their rivalry with Southampton by poking fun at the infamous 'Spygate' scandal. The Hollywood duo released a comedic social media clip ahead of the Saints' visit to the Racecourse Ground this Saturday.

Southampton v Middlesbrough - Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Semi-Final Second Leg

Aston Villa agree £30m deal for Harwood-Bellis

Aston Villa are on the verge of completing a massive defensive reinforcement after reaching a verbal agreement to sign centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Championship side Southampton. The England international will arrive to bolster Unai Emery's backline as the club urgently looks to replace the recently departed Ezri Konsa for the new campaign.

West Ham United v Portsmouth - Carabao Cup First Round

How to get EFL Championship 2026/27 tickets

All you need to know about booking tickets to upcoming EFL Championship matches this season

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
11	Gent U23	5	1	2	2	6	9	-3	5	D L D W L
12	K. Lierse SK	5	1	2	2	4	8	-4	5	L D D W L
13	Patro Eisden	6	1	0	5	7	12	-5	3	L L L L L
14	RFC Seraing	6	0	2	4	6	12	-6	2	D L L D L
15	Anderlecht Futures	6	0	1	5	7	15	-8	1	L L D L L

Southampton boss Eckert receives a suspended ban for Spygate scandal

Ex-Juve & Southampton forward Osvaldo hospitalised in intensive care

Southampton boss slams 'unheard of' Spygate sanctions

Reynolds and Mac mock Saints over 'Spygate'

Aston Villa agree £30m deal for Harwood-Bellis

How to get EFL Championship 2026/27 tickets

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