- Middlesbrough and Southampton played out a goalless draw at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final.
- There was extra spice added to the tie prior to kick-off after Southampton were accused of spying on their Championship rivals.
- Southampton were charged by the EFL following a complaint from Middlesbrough regarding alleged unauthorised filming of their training session.
- Neither team were able to find a breakthrough on Saturday, leaving the two-legged tie delicately poised.
- The second leg is due to be played at Southampton’s St Mary’s Stadium on Tuesday 12 May at 8pm.
