Southampton have appealed their expulsion from the Championship play-off final after admitting to spying on Middlesbrough’s training.
The EFL commission removed the Saints and docked them four points for next season, reinstating Boro to face Hull at Wembley.
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Chief executive Phil Parsons apologised to fans and rival clubs, but insisted the sanction was excessive compared to Leeds’ £200,000 fine in 2019.
The appeal will be heard later today, with the outcome set to determine the final line-up.
