Middlesbrough vs Southampton play-off tie hangs in the balance after ‘sypgate’ scandal

FootballSports
9 May 2026 • 9:57 PM MYT
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  • 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.
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