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Southampton appeal dismissed in championship play-off spying case
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A League Arbitration Panel has dismissed Southampton's appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-offs for spying on rival teams. Middlesbrough will now face Hull City in the final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
Middlesbrough has urged the EFL to bar Southampton from the Championship play-off final after alleging that a Saints staff member spied on their training session. The accusation has prompted an independent disciplinary hearing and placed the May 23 match against Hull City in doubt. Southampton has launched an internal review while cooperating with the investigation.
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The 2025/26 FA Cup semi-final draw pits Premier League sides Chelsea and Leeds United against each other, while Manchester City face Championship contenders Southampton. All four ties will be broadcast live on BBC, TNT Sports and HBO Max in the UK. Winners advance to the final at Wembley Stadium on May 16.