Middlesbrough FC

Southampton have questioned the independence of the disciplinary panel that expelled the club from the Championship play-offs. The club cited apparent historic and indirect connections of two panel members to Middlesbrough.

May 19, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Southampton have been removed from the Championship play-offs after an independent disciplinary commission found the club guilty of breaching EFL regulations. The club admitted to unauthorised filming of rival teams' training sessions. Middlesbrough will now take their place in the final against Hull City.