Southampton have been charged by the EFL after a staff member was allegedly caught filming Middlesbrough’s training ahead of Saturday’s Championship play-off semi-final.
The analyst is said to have recorded footage and taken photos of tactics before being confronted and leaving.
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Middlesbrough reported the incident, prompting charges under rules on “good faith” and bans on observing opponents’ training within 72 hours of a match.
The EFL has asked for the case to be fast-tracked, while Southampton say they will cooperate but offered no further comment.
The first leg kicks off at Riverside Stadium on Saturday, with the return at St Mary’s on Tuesday.
