Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs after admitting to spying on Oxford, Ipswich and Middlesbrough.
Middlesbrough, beaten by Saints in the semi-final, are reinstated and will face Hull City at Wembley for a Premier League place.
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The EFL imposed a four-point deduction next season and a reprimand, citing breaches of good faith and training‑session rules.
Analyst intern William Salt was caught filming Boro’s training on 7 May, sparking the scandal.
Southampton will appeal, but the final remains scheduled for Saturday pending the outcome.
