Championship
EFL says Tonda Eckert authorised “deplorable” Southampton spying operation using junior staff
Southampton were found guilty of a “deplorable” act of putting pressure on a junior member of staff to spy on Middlesbrough, the EFL has said.
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Championship
/ 28 minutes agoFA investigates Southampton over ‘Spygate’ scandal after expulsion from play-off final
Southampton are now under investigation by the Football Association in relation to the ‘Spygate’ scandal.
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Championship
/ 52 minutes agoThe FLP Podcast: Southampton kicked out as Middlesbrough face Hull + League One & Two finals preview
In this week’s edition of The Football League Paper Podcast, Matt Badcock is joined by Football League Paper Chief Writer Chris Dunlavy and John Lyons, Football League Paper Editor, to talk through all the latest...
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Championship
/ 2 days agoSouthampton condemn severity of ‘Spygate’ sanction following play-off expulsion
Southampton say the decision to expel them from the Championship play-offs over the ‘Spygate’ scandal is “manifestly disproportionate” to any other sanction handed down in the history of the English game.
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Championship
/ 2 days agoSouthampton expelled from Championship play-offs after admitting to a trio of spying offences
Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs after admitting to spying on opponents on three occasions this season, including play-off opponents Middlesbrough earlier this month.
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Championship
/ 3 days agoRay Parlour: Hull City can stay up in the Premier League
Former England, Arsenal and Middlesbrough midfielder Ray Parlour believes Hull City can win the Championship play-off final and stay up next season in the Premier League.
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Championship
/ 7 days agoMiddlesbrough call for Southampton’s removal from Championship play-off final over ‘Spygate’
Middlesbrough have called for Southampton to be removed from the Championship play-offs following the alleged ‘Spygate’ incident.
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Championship
/ 1 week agoChampionship play-off final may be delayed by Southampton ‘Spygate’ hearing
Spying charges against Southampton may not be heard until Tuesday, placing a question mark over the scheduling of next week’s Championship play-off final.
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Championship
/ 1 week agoThe FLP Podcast: Hull & Southampton reach Wembley, ‘Spygate’ row + League One & Two play-off action
In this week’s edition of The Football League Paper Podcast, Matt Badcock is joined by Football League Paper Chief Writer Chris Dunlavy and John Lyons, Football League Paper Editor, to talk through all the latest...
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Championship
/ 1 week agoDon Hutchison believes Chris Wilder can take Sheffield United into the Premier League once more
Former Everton, Liverpool and West Ham midfielder Don Hutchison believes Chris Wilder has a rebuild on his hands this summer but can bring Sheffield United back into the Premier League once again.
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Championship
/ 1 week agoSouthampton 2-1 Middlesbrough (Agg 2-1): Saints’ fortune confirms second Wembley visit
Shea Charles struck a fortuitous extra-time winner as Southampton ensured the ‘spygate’ scandal will rumble on by booking their place in the Championship play-off final with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Middlesbrough.
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Barnsley
/ 1 week agoEFL news: Michael O’Neill turns down Blackburn Rovers, Liam Manning leaves Huddersfield Town and more
Michael O’Neill will stay on as Northern Ireland boss after turning down an opportunity to take the Blackburn Rovers job on a long-term basis.
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Championship
/ 1 week agoSouthampton ask EFL for time to conduct internal review into ‘spygate’ scandal
Southampton have asked to be given time to conduct an internal review into the circumstances surrounding the ‘spygate’ scandal ahead of their crucial Championship play-off second-leg tie against Middlesbrough on Tuesday night.
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Championship
/ 1 week agoMillwall 0-2 Hull City (Agg 0-2): Tigers roar into the Championship play-off final
Substitutes Mohamed Belloumi and Joe Gelhardt ended Millwall’s Premier League dream as Hull City reached the Championship play-off final.
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Championship
/ 2 weeks agoMiddlesbrough 0-0 Southampton: Saints park ‘spygate’ to earn goalless draw at aggrieved Boro
Southampton parked ‘spygate’ and survived an early onslaught against aggrieved Middlesbrough as a pulsating first leg of this Championship play-off semi-final somehow ended 0-0.
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Championship
/ 2 weeks agoHull City 0-0 Millwall: Tigers and Lions share stalemate in opening Championship play-off clash
Hull City and Millwall battled out a tense goalless draw in Friday’s Championship play-off semi-final first leg.
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Championship
/ 2 weeks agoEFL charge Southampton with breach of regulations for spying on Middlesbrough
Southampton have been charged with a breach of EFL regulations after being accused of spying on a Middlesbrough training session ahead of the two clubs’ Championship play-off semi-final.
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Championship
/ 2 weeks agoEFL play-offs: What can we tell from previous campaigns?
The EFL showpiece event is here. An arduous 46-game season all comes down to this for 12 teams, with three promotion spots up for grabs. A day of destiny under the arch awaits, where legends...
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Championship
/ 2 weeks agoEFL investigates Middlesbrough complaint over alleged filming by Southampton
The English Football League has received a complaint from Middlesbrough over allegations of unauthorised filming by someone connected to Southampton during a training session.
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Championship
/ 3 weeks agoEFL roundup: Bromley title glory, Billy Sharp signs off in style & Richie Wellens rant
The EFL final day delivered high drama as Ipswich Town sealed promotion to the Premier League and Cambridge United dropped into League One.



