NewsMay 19, 06:45 PM
Southampton Expelled: 4-Point Penalty, Boro Reinstated
Southampton expelled from Championship play-offs for spying; Middlesbrough reinstated to face Hull in final on May 23, with 4-point deduction next term.
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20NewsMay 19, 06:12 PM
Why Southampton is Excluded: Spygate Costs Final Place
Southampton excluded from Championship final after spying conviction; 4-point penalty next season, Middlesbrough to face Hull at Wembley.
NewsMay 19, 05:58 PM
Why Southampton Were Expelled: Spying on Three Clubs
Southampton expelled from play-offs for spying on three clubs. Middlesbrough reinstated to face Hull in final. Southampton docked four points next season.
NewsMay 19, 05:45 PM
Southampton Docked 4 Points: Expelled from Playoff Final
Southampton expelled from Championship playoff final and docked 4 points after admitting to spying on Middlesbrough, Ipswich, and Oxford United. Boro
NewsMay 19, 04:44 PM
Southampton Expelled from Playoff: Spygate Fallout Explained
Southampton expelled from Championship playoff final days before match after spying verdict. The ruling rocks the league and leaves a void in promotion.
NewsMay 19, 02:04 PM
Southampton Expelled: Spying Costs Playoff Final Spot
Southampton booted from Championship playoff final after spying on multiple opponents in 2025-26, raising serious integrity concerns across English football.
NewsMay 19, 05:22 AM
Southampton Spygate: What a Verdict Means for Wembley
EFL disciplinary panel decides Tuesday on Southampton spying charges; expulsion could scrap Saturday’s Championship play-off final vs Hull City.
NewsMay 18, 05:10 PM
Scotland World Cup Squad: Injury Crises & Selection Dilemmas
Steve Clarke names Scotland's 26-man World Cup squad Tuesday amid injuries to Conway, Hanley, Gordon, Bain; Stewart and Curtis push for spots.
NewsMay 18, 04:52 PM
Yorkshire End Surrey's Unbeaten Start: Innings Win
Yorkshire ended Surrey's unbeaten County Championship start with an innings victory by 127 runs, while Ben Stokes scored 45 for Durham in a rain-hit draw.
NewsMay 18, 10:52 AM
St Pauli Relegated: Eriksen Inspires Wolfsburg Survival
St Pauli relegated after 3-1 loss to Wolfsburg; Eriksen's goal and assist seal survival. Bayern win title as Neuer gets Germany World Cup call despite injury.
NewsMay 18, 09:24 AM
Livingston Set Friday Deadline: Arfield in Player-Coach
Livingston's head coach search deadline is Friday, with Scott Arfield in player-coach talks, plus two new signings confirmed for next season.
NewsMay 18, 09:24 AM
Livingston's Friday Deadline: What It Means for Livi's
Livingston's Friday head coach deadline, with Scott Arfield in player-coach talks and two new signings, signals a rapid rebuild for the Championship.
NewsMay 18, 08:15 AM
Höjlund Joins Napoli Permanently: Gnonto Wanted by Freiburg
Napoli makes Höjlund's move permanent, securing his future. Meanwhile, Freiburg eyes Leeds winger Gnonto as a summer target. Latest transfer updates.
NewsMay 17, 02:38 PM
Red Roses Clinch 8th Six Nations: 43-28 Win in France
England's Red Roses won their eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title, defeating France 43-28 in Bordeaux to complete a fifth straight Grand Slam.
NewsMay 16, 10:00 PM
Conor Gallagher: Everton Plot Shock Swoop if Spurs Relegated
Everton target Gallagher if Spurs go down; Leverkusen v Palace for Iraola; Liverpool join Camara race; plus Southampton spying and doubled England fan bans.
NewsMay 16, 07:00 PM
Southampton Spying Scandal: What Playoff Delay Means
The Championship playoff final may be delayed as authorities consider a zero-tolerance punishment for Southampton if found guilty of spying on Middlesbrough's
NewsMay 15, 05:35 PM
Middlesbrough Calls for Southampton Play-off Ban
Middlesbrough wants Southampton banned from Championship final vs Hull on May 23 over spying allegations. EFL hearing before May 19 may change plans.
NewsMay 15, 04:05 PM
Why Middlesbrough Demand Southampton's Playoff Expulsion
Middlesbrough call for Southampton to be kicked out of Championship playoff final after spying allegations, leaving fans in limbo and the EFL under pressure.
NewsMay 15, 04:05 PM
Middlesbrough Demands: What Southampton Spy Row Means
Middlesbrough calls for Southampton's expulsion from the Championship playoff final after spy scandal, with the final possibly postponed as fans express fury.
NewsMay 15, 04:00 PM
How Marc Guéhi Went from Chelsea Reject to FA Cup Final Hero
Marc Guéhi leads Man City in FA Cup final vs Chelsea, a year after Palace glory. From loanee to key man, he aims to overcome a costly error and earn redemption.