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Southampton\u2019s Ross Stewart, top, scores their first goal of the game during the EFL Championship play off semifinal soccer game between Southampton and Middlesbrough, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in, Southampton, England. (Andrew Matthews\/PA via AP)<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

Southampton was expelled from the Championship playoffs on Tuesday after admitting to repeatedly spying on opponents.<\/p>

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The English Football League reinstated Middlesbrough to play in the Wembley final \u2014 the richest game in soccer \u2014 against Hull City on Saturday. The winner gets promoted to the Premier League.<\/p>\n

Southampton was charged earlier this month for a breach of league regulations, accused of the unauthorized filming of Middlesbrough\u2019s practice sessions ahead of their semifinal. It went on to win the two-legged tie to go within one game of promotion to the top flight.<\/p>

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The league said the southcoast club had subsequently admitted further breaches this season concerning games against Oxford United and Ipswich. It was also deducted four points for next season.<\/p>

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Southampton can appeal.<\/p>\n

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AP soccer: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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