The FA have begun an investigation into the Spygate scandal that has cost Southampton a spot in the play-off final and seen Hull seek direct promotion to the Premier League

Southampton has been expelled from the second-tier Championship playoff final after admitting to the unauthorized filming of other clubs’ practice sessions.

Middlesbrough are to face Hull in the Championship playoff final after Southampton admitted they spied on Boro and two other opponents

SOCCER-ENGLAND-SOU:Soccer-Southampton expelled from EFL playoff final after spying breach