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Middlesbrough wants Southampton expelled from Championship playoff final for spying

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Middlesbrough wants Southampton expelled from Championship playoff final for spying

TL;DR

Middlesbrough is seeking the expulsion of Southampton from the Championship playoff final due to allegations of spying during training sessions. The English Football League is set to hold a hearing regarding these claims.

Key points

  • Middlesbrough wants Southampton expelled from playoff final
  • Allegations involve unauthorized filming of training
  • EFL to hold a hearing on the matter
  • Southampton claims to be cooperating with the investigation
  • Hull City awaits to see which team it will face in the final
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MIDDLESBROUGH, England (AP) — Middlesbrough wants Southampton expelled from the Championship playoff final as the English Football League prepares to hold a hearing into allegations of spying. Southampton beat Middlesbrough in the playoff semifinals after it was accused of unauthorized filming of semifinal opponent Middlesbrough’s training for the game. The league has warned fans there could be “changes” to the playoff final on May 23. That leaves Hull, which won the other semifinal, uncertain of which opponent it will face for a lucrative spot in the Premier League. “The conduct at issue, namely the observation and recording of our training session ahead of a fixture of such significance, goes to the heart of sporting integrity and fair competition,” Middlesbrough said. “In these circumstances, the only appropriate response is a sporting sanction which would prevent Southampton FC from participating in the EFL Championship playoff final.” Middlesbrough added it “regrets” the disciplinary commission's decision not to allow it to be part of the process and called on the English Football League to pursue a strong punishment to “deter any attempt in the future to obtain an unfair and unlawful advantage in pursuit of promotion to the Premier League.” Southampton has previously said it was cooperating with the disciplinary process and asked for more time to complete its own internal review of the issue. \\\_ AP soccer:

Q&A

What are the allegations against Southampton regarding spying?

Southampton is accused of unauthorized filming of Middlesbrough's training sessions ahead of their playoff semifinal match.

What could happen to Southampton if they are found guilty of spying?

If found guilty, Southampton could face expulsion from the Championship playoff final, affecting their chance for promotion to the Premier League.

When is the Championship playoff final scheduled to take place?

The Championship playoff final is scheduled for May 23.

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