Southampton say spygate punishment is 'largest ever' in English football
Saints have been thrown out of the play-offs after admitting they spied on three clubs during the Championship season.
Southampton FC apologises to fans , players and the wider football community after admitting allegations of spying on three other teams Team expelled from the play-offs, and handed a four-point deduction for the 2026/27 season The club is appealing its punishment , with the EFL working to give a decision on the same day Fans express anger at missing out on chance to win Premier League place Middlesbrough, beaten by Southampton in the semi-final, are currently set to play Hull City for a place in the Premier League on Saturday Tickets have gone on sale to Middlesborough fans Former Saints boss Harry Redknapp describes his old club's spying as 'stupid beyond belief' but says their expulsion from the play-off final is 'very harsh' Listen to reaction from BBC Radio Solent 'Injustice', 'stupid', 'pathetic' - Saints fans give their reaction Southampton say spygate punishment is 'largest ever' in English football