Event Brief
Southampton expelled from Championship playoff final
Filed: May 20, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
Summary: Southampton were expelled from Saturday’s Championship playoff final after being found guilty of spying on Middlesbrough.
WHO: Southampton
WHAT: Southampton were expelled from the Championship playoff final for spying on semi-final opponents Middlesbrough.
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 12:46 AM ET
WHERE: England
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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