Southampton’s EFL appeal rejected with play-off ban for spying scandal upheld
Southampton's appeal against their expulsion from the Championship play-offs has been rejected. The club was banned due to multiple breaches of spying on other teams, including their semi-final opponents. They expressed disappointment with the decision and acknowledged the need to regain the trust of their supporters.
- ▪Southampton was expelled from the Championship play-offs for spying on other teams.
- ▪An independent disciplinary commission upheld the ban and imposed a four-point deduction for the next season.
- ▪Middlesbrough, the team Southampton spied on, has been readmitted to the play-offs.
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