The EFL has asked the independent disciplinary commission to expedite the case against Southampton quicker than the usual 14 days
The English Football League has charged Southampton with spying on Middlesbrough before they meet in the Championship play-off semi-finals on Saturday.
BBC Sport has learned a Saints performance analyst recorded Boro training and taking pictures of tactics on Thursday morning.
The staff member was caught, deleted the footage and left the area, but the Teesside club were furious and later contacted the EFL.
"Southampton Football Club has today been charged with a breach of EFL regulations, and the matter will be referred to an independent disciplinary commission," read an EFL statement released on Friday night.
