Southampton were removed from the Sky Bet Championship play-offs after breaching EFL regulations. A Southampton staff member was reported for spying by being caught during Middlesbrough’s training session ahead of the semi-final meeting. An Independent Disciplinary Commission expelled Southampton from the play-offs after the club admitted multiple breaches related to unauthorized filming of other clubs’ training. Southampton also received a four-point deduction to be applied to the 2026/27 Championship table. Middlesbrough were 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.
"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."
"The Saints were reported after a Southampton member of staff was caught spying on Middlesbrough's training session ahead of their semi-final meeting. As a result, Middlesbrough will take Southampton's place in the final, where they will face Hull."
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