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Here’s everything EFL had to say:<\/p>\n
“The Independent Disciplinary Panel has today banned Southampton from the Sky Bet Championship play-offs after the club admitted multiple breaches of EFL regulations relating to unauthorized filming of other clubs’ training.<\/p>\n
\u201cFurthermore, the club has received disciplinary action in relation to all charges, as well as a four-point deduction which will be applied to the Championship table for the 2026\/27 season.<\/p>\n
“Today’s orders will see Middlesbrough return to the play-offs in 2026 and advance to the play-off final against Hull City. The final remains scheduled for Saturday 23 May, with a kick-off time to be determined.”<\/p>\n
“Southampton were first charged on Friday 8 May and further charges were laid on Sunday 17 May in relation to further offenses during the 2025\/26 season. These further charges arose from matters identified after the initial proceedings relating to Middlesbrough were commenced.”<\/p>\n
“Southampton admitted a breach of a regulation which requires clubs to act with the utmost integrity and prohibits them from observing another club’s training session within 72 hours of a scheduled match. The admitted breaches relate to games against Oxford United in December 2025, Ipswich Town in April 2026 and Middlesbrough in May 2026.”<\/p>\n
“Southampton have the right to appeal the committee’s decision in accordance with EFL regulations and both parties are working to resolve the appeal on Wednesday 20 May. Depending on the outcome, further changes to Saturday’s game could be made.”<\/p>\n
“The EFL is currently consulting with all three clubs on the impact of today’s decision and will make a further announcement in due course. The committee’s full written reasons will also be published in due course.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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