Middlesbrough to take on Hull in Championship play-off final
Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs
Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs - with Middlesbrough reinstated to take on Hull in the final at Wembley.
It's after the south coast club admitted multiple breaches of EFL regulations for filming Middlesbrough's training session ahead of the semi-finals.
Middlesbrough have released a statement this evening;
"Middlesbrough Football Club welcomes the outcome of today’s Disciplinary Commission hearing. We believe this sends out a clear message for the future of our game regarding sporting integrity and conduct. As a club, we are now focused on our game against Hull City at Wembley on Saturday. Ticket information for our supporters will be available shortly."
The EFL released this statement:
"An Independent Disciplinary Commission has today expelled Southampton from the Sky Bet Championship Play-Offs after the Club admitted to multiple breaches of EFL Regulations related to the unauthorised filming of other Clubs’ training.
"In addition , the Club has received a four-point deduction that will be applied to the 2026/27 Championship table, alongside a reprimand in respect of all the charges.
"The effect of today’s order is that Middlesbrough are reinstated into the 2026 Play-Offs and will proceed to the Play-Off Final against Hull City.
"The final remains scheduled for Saturday."
Southampton say they will appeal the decision.