Southampton lose appeal against play-off expulsion
Southampton's appeal against their expulsion from the Championship play-off final has been rejected. The EFL upheld the decision after Southampton admitted to multiple breaches of regulations. The club expressed disappointment and plans to respond with determination to rectify the situation.
- ▪Southampton was expelled from the Championship play-offs for spying on another team's training.
- ▪Middlesbrough has been reinstated in the play-offs following Southampton's expulsion.
- ▪The EFL's decision includes a four-point deduction for Southampton in the upcoming season.
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