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EFL chief sends play-off final message amid 'Spygate' scandal as Hull promoted

Tigers returned to the Premier League after a narrow Wembley win

Evening Standard

Most Controversial Premier League Promotion Campaign Ever Given Dramatic Conclusion

The 2026 EFL Championship playoff final between Hull City and Middlesbrough was indelibly marked by the ongoing repercussions of ‘Spygate.’

Sports Illustrated

Wrexham Wanted Back in EFL Championship Playoffs by Rival Club Owner Threatening Legal Action

The ‘Spygate’ scandal dominating the dialogue behind the fight for Premier League promotion has taken another twist.

Sports Illustrated

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Hull could take legal action as team bus damaged ahead of Middlebrough play-off final

The Tigers have experienced a rollercoaster play-off campaign

Evening Standard

How to Watch Hull vs. Middlesbrough on TV, Live Stream

Promotion beckons for either the Tigers or Boro at Wembley.

Sports Illustrated

Boro and Hull attempt to disregard ‘weird and crazy’ spygate noise in playoff final

Saints’ self-destruction has left Kim Hellberg and Sergej Jakirovic tantalisingly close to fulfilling their dream in Saturday’s Wembley trip

The Guardian - UK

Ex-Middlesbrough player on independent commission denies bias claims over Southampton ‘Spygate’ verdict

David Winnie played for Middlesbrough 33 years ago, and was on the independent commission that decided to throw Southampton out of the play-offs

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Friday’s briefing: Tuchel to name squad as Villa toast Europa League win

The EFL’s written reasons for Southampton’s expulsion from the play-offs cited a ‘deplorable approach’ in putting pressure on junior staff members.

The Independent UK

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert authorised spying scandal and could face disciplinary action

Eckert admitted to wanting to discover tactics and personnel for the match against Oxford United and Middlesbrough

The Independent UK

Southampton ‘deplorable’ for pressurising young staff member to spy, says EFL

The organisation has published its written reasons for expelling the club from the play-offs and docking them points for next season.

Evening Standard

Villa face their toughest test … recovering from their parade in time to face City

In today’s Football Daily: Party time in the second city

The Guardian - UK

FA investigates Southampton over 'Spygate' scandal

An EFL independent commission has expelled Southampton from the Championship playoffs and the FA is now investigating the matter.

AAP

Southampton warned players could rip up contracts and leave for free after ‘Spygate’ scandal

Southampton have been thrown out of the play-offs after admitting to spying on opposition teams

The Independent UK

Spygate commission accuses Southampton of ‘determined plan from the top down’

The independent disciplinary commission investigating the spygate affair found that Southampton had formed a ‘contrived plan’ to obtain illicit information

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The Independent UK

FA launch investigation into ‘Spygate’ after Southampton thrown out of play-offs

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The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: How English football is pricing out its own supporters

In today’s newsletter: Behind the packed stadiums and record revenues lies a growing tension of a sport thriving financially while the supporters who built it are increasingly left behind

The Independent UK

Southampton appeal dismissed as EFL confirms Middlesbrough v Hull play-off final

The Saints will start next season with a four-point deduction.

The Independent UK

Southampton’s EFL appeal rejected with play-off ban for spying scandal upheld

The Saints appealled against their expulsion from the Championship final play-off on Saturday

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The Independent UK

When is the Championship play-off final? What to know after ‘Spygate’ appeal verdict

Southampton's appeal against their expulsion from the Championship play-off final has been rejected, upholding the EFL 's disciplinary action. It means Middlesbrough, whom Southampton defeated in the semi-finals, will now replace them in the play-off final against Hull City at Wembley on Saturday, May 23, with the game due to…

The Independent UK

Southampton learn appeal verdict on ‘Spygate’ – here’s what it means for Championship play-off final

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The Guardian - UK

Southampton appeal against expulsion from playoffs for spying is dismissed

Southampton’s appeal against their expulsion from the Championship playoffs has failed, with Hull to face Middlesbrough in Saturday’s final

The Independent UK

Southampton respond after expulsion from Championship play-offs for spying

The club have appealed against the severity of the sanction after admitting spying on other clubs

Sports Illustrated

‘Confused’—Wrexham Star Calls for Playoffs Replay After Southampton Spygate Scandal

Southampton have been kicked out of the EFL Championship as the Red Dragons fell just short.

The Independent UK

Two potential kick-off times for Championship play-off final announced amid ‘Spygate’ punishment appeal

Southampton were expelled from the Championship play-off final on Tuesday after admitting to spying on rival teams, including semi-finalists Middlesbrough. Middlesbrough are now set to face Hull City in the play-off final at Wembley on Saturday afternoon following the ‘Spygate’ scandal. However, Southampton have appealed the verdict , and are…

The Independent UK

Josh Windass demands Championship play-offs restart with Wrexham replacing Southampton after ‘Spygate’

Southampton have been thrown out of the Championship play-offs after admitting to spying on rival clubs

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