Southampton's appeal against their EFL punishment for the Spygate scandal has been unsuccessful, meaning Middlesbrough will now face Hull City in the play-off final – but the fallout is far from over
Spygate controversy not done despite appeal failing as Middlesbrough face new problem
Southampton's appeal against their EFL punishment for the Spygate scandal has been unsuccessful, meaning Middlesbrough will now face Hull City in the play-off final – but the fallout is far from over
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Amie Wilson Sports writer
11:53, 21 May 2026Updated 11:54, 21 May 2026
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