- Southampton were kicked out of the Championship play-off final on Tuesday after admitting to spying on rival teams, including semi-final opponents Middlesbrough.
- Southampton opted to appeal the verdict after releasing a statement claiming the punishment was “manifestly disproportionate”.
- Their appeal has proved unsuccessful, and it has been confirmed that they have been replaced by Middlesbrough in the play-off final.
- Middlesbrough will now face Hull City in Saturday’s final at Wembley, with the game due to kick-off at 3.30pm.
- Southampton are also due to start next season with a four-point deduction after admitting to multiple breaches of the EFL’s regulations.
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