Southampton have been charged with misconduct by the English Football League and will face an independent disciplinary commission set to be convened “at the earliest opportunity”

The EFL launches an investigation into an alleged case of spying by a member of Southampton's staff at Middlesbrough before they meet in the Championship play-offs.

The EFL charges Southampton with spying on Middlesbrough before they meet in the Championship play-off semi-finals on Saturday.

Southampton have been charged with misconduct by the English Football League and will face an independent disciplinary commission set to be convened “at the earliest opportunity”

Southampton’s Tonda Eckert walked out of the press conference at Middlesbrough after repeatedly refusing to answer questions about allegations of spying on a Middlesbrough…

Middlesbrough have been approached by fellow Championship clubs who suspect their training sessions may have been spied on by Southampton