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Southampton lose appeal over 'spygate' playoff expulsion
Southampton have lost their appeal against their expulsion from the Championship play-offs, the club have announced.
Southampton admitted to spying before three Championship games - but didn't win any of them
Southampton were thrown out of the Championship playoffs for spying, but which matches did they spy in?
ESPN FC crew back decision to expel Southampton from the playoff final
Don Hutchison, Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop agree that Southampton deserved to be expelled from the Championship playoff final for spying on opponents.
Spygate explainer: Why Southampton were booted from Championship playoff
Southampton were preparing for the Championship playoff final until the league ruled them guilty of spying and expelled them days before the game. What did they do, and where do we go from here?
Southampton expelled from Championship playoffs over Spygate
Southampton have been kicked out of the Championship playoff final after being found guilty of spying on multiple opponents during the 2025-26 season.
Middlesbrough on standby for training return pending 'Spygate' verdict
Middlesbrough's players are on standby to return to training later this week pending the outcome of Tuesday's 'Spygate' hearing.
Spygate: What next for Southampton? What's the rule, will they be punished?
Everything you need to know about the spying scandal between Southampton and Middlesbrough, and what comes next.
Middlesbrough call for Southampton to be ousted from playoffs as spying saga continues
Middlesbrough have officially called for Southampton to be kicked out of the Championship playoffs over spying allegations.
Hull fan rages at EFL after spending £2,000 on trip from Australia for playoff final
The Hull City Official Supporters Club insisting ongoing uncertainty over the Championship playoff final is "manifestly unfair" on fans.
Playoff final could be moved amid Southampton 'spygate' saga
The Championship playoff final date could be moved if the hearing on "spygate" delays matters.
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City | 46 | +52 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town | 46 | +33 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall | 46 | +15 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton | 46 | +26 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 46 | +25 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City | 46 | +4 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham | 46 | +4 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County | 46 | +8 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City | 46 | +7 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City | 46 | +1 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City | 46 | -2 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City | 46 | 0 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United | 46 | 0 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End | 46 | -7 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Range.. | 46 | -12 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford | 46 | -12 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City | 46 | -5 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 46 | -15 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic | 46 | -14 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers | 46 | -14 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Alb.. | 46 | -10 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United | 46 | -14 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City | 46 | -10 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesd.. | 46 | -60 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Morgan Whittak.. | 14 | 42 | 7 |
| 9 | Tommy Conway | 13 | 48 | 5 |
| 13 | David Strelec | 8 | 34 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Morgan Whittak.. | 7 | 42 | 14 |
| 7 | Hayden Hackney | 7 | 38 | 5 |
| 9 | Tommy Conway | 5 | 48 | 13 |