Southampton expelled for spying

Southampton have been sensationally removed from the Sky Bet Championship play-off final following an investigation into illegal spying on rival teams.

An independent commission found the club guilty of multiple breaches of EFL regulations, including observing Middlesbrough's training sessions before their semi-final clash.

Middlesbrough has been reinstated and will face Hull City at Wembley, while Southampton faces a four-point deduction for the next season.

The club has issued an apology but has formally appealed the 'manifestly disproportionate' sanction.