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Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs over the ‘spygate’ scandal.

Middlesbrough have been reinstated and will face Hull City in the play-off final on Saturday May 23.

Southampton, who have a right to appeal the verdict, will also receive a four-point deduction for next season’s Championship.

More to follow…

Spygate timeline: How did we get here?

May 7: Middlesbrough make formal complaint to the EFL alleging a Southampton member of staff spied on their training session three days before their Championship play-off semi-final first leg.

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Tonda Eckert and Kim Hellberg both fielded questions about the alleged ‘spygate’ incident ahead of the crucial play-off semi-final between Middlesbrough and Southampton

May 9: Boro boss Kim Hellberg accuses Southampton of cheating after the first leg ends in a 0-0 draw at the Riverside Stadium.

May 12: Southampton charged with a breach of EFL regulations in relation to the spying accusations. Southampton request additional time to conduct an internal review.

The play-off semi-final second leg is played at St Mary’s. Shea Charles’ extra-time winner earns Southampton a 2-1 victory and a place in the Championship play-off final.

Emotional Hellberg hits out at “disgraceful spying”, before Saints boss Tonda Eckert storms out of his press conference after being asked: “Are you a cheat?”

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Following their play-off semi-final defeat to Southampton, Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg shared a passionate answer on the alleged ‘spygate’ drama that surrounded the fixture

May 13: Photos allegedly showing the Southampton analyst near Middlesbrough’s training ground released publicly.

May 14: It is announced the independent hearing to determine Southampton’s fate will take place on or before Tuesday May 19. In a statement, the EFL say “the outcome of the disciplinary proceedings may yet result in changes to the fixture.”

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Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final second leg match between Southampton and Middlesbrough

May 15: Middlesbrough publicly call for Southampton’s expulsion from the play-offs. In a statement, they said: “In these circumstances, the only appropriate response is a sporting sanction which would prevent Southampton FC from participating in the EFL Championship play-off final.”

May 18: Middlesbrough players return to training as the outcome of the independent disciplinary hearing nears.

More to follow…

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Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs over the ‘spygate’ scandal.

Middlesbrough have been reinstated and will face Hull City in the play-off final on Saturday May 23.

Southampton, who have a right to appeal the verdict, will also receive a four-point deduction for next season’s Championship.

More to follow…

Spygate timeline: How did we get here?

May 7: Middlesbrough make formal complaint to the EFL alleging a Southampton member of staff spied on their training session three days before their Championship play-off semi-final first leg.

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player

Tonda Eckert and Kim Hellberg both fielded questions about the alleged ‘spygate’ incident ahead of the crucial play-off semi-final between Middlesbrough and Southampton

May 9: Boro boss Kim Hellberg accuses Southampton of cheating after the first leg ends in a 0-0 draw at the Riverside Stadium.

May 12: Southampton charged with a breach of EFL regulations in relation to the spying accusations. Southampton request additional time to conduct an internal review.

The play-off semi-final second leg is played at St Mary’s. Shea Charles’ extra-time winner earns Southampton a 2-1 victory and a place in the Championship play-off final.

Emotional Hellberg hits out at “disgraceful spying”, before Saints boss Tonda Eckert storms out of his press conference after being asked: “Are you a cheat?”

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player

Following their play-off semi-final defeat to Southampton, Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg shared a passionate answer on the alleged ‘spygate’ drama that surrounded the fixture

May 13: Photos allegedly showing the Southampton analyst near Middlesbrough’s training ground released publicly.

May 14: It is announced the independent hearing to determine Southampton’s fate will take place on or before Tuesday May 19. In a statement, the EFL say “the outcome of the disciplinary proceedings may yet result in changes to the fixture.”

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Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final second leg match between Southampton and Middlesbrough

May 15: Middlesbrough publicly call for Southampton’s expulsion from the play-offs. In a statement, they said: “In these circumstances, the only appropriate response is a sporting sanction which would prevent Southampton FC from participating in the EFL Championship play-off final.”

May 18: Middlesbrough players return to training as the outcome of the independent disciplinary hearing nears.

More to follow…

This is a breaking news story that is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh this page for the latest updates.

Sky Sports brings you live updates as they happen. Get breaking sports news, analysis, exclusive interviews, replays and highlights.

Sky Sports is your trusted source for breaking sports news headlines and live updates. Watch live coverage of your favourite sports: Football, F1, Boxing, Cricket, Golf, Tennis, Rugby League, Rugby Union, NFL, Darts, Netball and get the latest transfers news, results, scores and more.

Visit skysports.com or the Sky Sports App for all the breaking sports news headlines. You can receive push notifications from the Sky Sports app for the latest news from your favourite sports, you can follow @SkySportsNews on X to get the latest updates and you can also now follow Sky Sports’ WhatsApp channel.

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