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Southampton spygate 2026

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.

Hull City v Millwall - Sky Bet Championship

Hull owner demands Premier League promotion after spying scandal

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has sensationally called for his club to be granted automatic promotion to the Premier League following the disqualification of Southampton from the Championship play-off final. The Tigers were originally scheduled to face the Saints at Wembley, but a spying scandal has thrown the post-season into unprecedented chaos, resulting in a showdown against Middlesbrough being scheduled.

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PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
11Espanyol crestEspanyol381210164355-1246
D
W
W
L
L
12Athletic Bilbao crestAthletic Bilbao38136194358-1545
L
D
L
L
W
13Sevilla crestSevilla38127194660-1443
L
L
W
W
W
14Deportivo Alaves crestDeportivo Alaves381110174456-1243
L
W
W
D
L
15Elche crestElche381013154957-843
D
W
L
D
L
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