"The Championship play-off final may not go ahead on Saturday 23 May as the English Football League (EFL) investigates the Spygate scandal surrounding finalists Southampton. A hearing will take place on or before Tuesday 19 May. Saints have been charged by the EFL with breaking rules by observing one of Middlesborough's training sessions before last Saturday's semi-final first leg at the Riverside."
"Saints have been charged by the EFL with breaking rules by observing one of Middlesborough's training sessions before last Saturday's semi-final first leg at the Riverside. Southampton are due to face Hull City in the play-off final for a place in the Premier League next season."
The Championship play-off final scheduled for Saturday 23 May may be delayed or disrupted while the English Football League investigates the Spygate scandal involving Southampton. The EFL will hold a hearing on or before Tuesday 19 May. Southampton have been charged with breaking league rules by observing a Middlesborough training session before the semi-final first leg at the Riverside last Saturday. Southampton are set to play Hull City in the play-off final to determine a place in the Premier League for next season. The investigation centers on whether Southampton’s actions violated competition regulations.
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