{"id":33485,"date":"2026-05-14T18:20:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T18:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/14\/supporters-warn-championship-play-off-final-may-change-after-southampton-spying-accusations\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T18:20:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T18:20:31","slug":"supporters-warn-championship-play-off-final-may-change-after-southampton-spying-accusations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/14\/supporters-warn-championship-play-off-final-may-change-after-southampton-spying-accusations\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporters warn Championship play-off final may change after Southampton spying accusations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>MANCHESTER, England (AP) \u2014 Southampton likely to be excluded from Championship play-off final <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\">Suspicion of spying<\/span> The issue was raised on Thursday when fans were warned that there could be changes to the match that decides promotion to the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>Southampton were charged with breaching regulations by the English Football League last Friday for allegedly filming a training session of semi-final opponents Middlesbrough without permission.<\/p>\n<p>The league announced Thursday that a hearing on the allegations will be held by May 19. The Wembley final is scheduled to take place as scheduled on May 23, but fans should be aware that the match date may be subject to change depending on the outcome of the disciplinary proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The league recognizes that this complex situation has caused concern and confusion for supporters, particularly those making travel arrangements, and will continue to provide as much clarity as possible.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Southampton continued: <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\">Win a two-legged semi-final against Middlesbrough<\/span> They will then play Hull at Wembley.<\/p>\n<p>The league&#8217;s statement did not specify what the potential changes would be, nor did it mention possible penalties if Southampton were found guilty. <\/p>\n<p>However, suggestions that the final could be affected have raised the possibility that the south coast club could be banned or the match postponed. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The EFL has a number of contingency plans in place, including the consideration of an appeals process if necessary,&#8221; the league said.<\/p>\n<p>It added that the committee would make a decision as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>___<\/p>\n<p>James Robson is <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\">https:\/\/x.com\/James Saran Robson<\/span><\/p>\n<p>___<\/p>\n<p>AP Soccer: <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\">https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/championship-final-southampton-spying-e50848c65a12ff489bc01486c3bb9e86\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MANCHESTER, England (AP) \u2014 Southampton likely to be excluded from Championship play-off final Suspicion of spying The issue was raised on Thursday when fans were warned that there could be changes to the match that decides promotion to the Premier League. 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