- Southampton FC has been expelled from the Championship play-off final after being found guilty of spying on semi-final opponents Middlesbrough.
- The club admitted to the charges, which also included filming training sessions of Oxford United and Ipswich Town earlier in the season.
- As a result, Middlesbrough has been reinstated to face Hull City in the final, and Southampton will start next season with a four-point deduction.
- Southampton has appealed against the verdict, with a decision expected on Wednesday, just three days before the Wembley showpiece.
- Manager Tonda Eckert could face a lengthy ban from football if the Football Association determines he brought the game into disrepute.
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