General · 19 May 2026

Southampton kicked out of play-offs for spying

Southampton will miss out on a game worth at least £110m in Premier League revenue after being thrown out of the play-offs. The club admitted filming training sessions of three teams, including Middlesbrough, which led to their removal. They also received a four-point deduction for next season and a reprimand for multiple rule breaches.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 May 2026 at 19:57

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