On May 23, it is time for the play-off final in the Championship at Wembley. The winner will be promoted to the Premier League next season. Now there is at least one change. The first is that the final date is moved, the second is that it is not certain that Hull will face Southampton. Confused? Of course, it’s all about “spygate”.
A childish behavior where a guy films the training of the competitor is nothing new, but when it comes to playing for promotion to the Premier League and the really big revenues, then this is taken very seriously.
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Before Southampton’s first of two meetings with Middlesbrough in the semi-finals, “The Saints” are suspected of spying on a “Boro” training session. Earlier this week, The Athletic stated that Middlesbrough have photo evidence that suggests this has happened.
On Tuesday, The Times reported that Southampton, if found guilty, may have to give up their place in the play-off final to “Boro”. Alternatively, a 0-3 loss in the first leg (which ended 0-0) is judged. The second leg, which was decided on Tuesday, ended with a 2-1 victory for “The Saints” after extra time.
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The English league organization, EFL, has appointed a commission to investigate the incident. By Tuesday at the latest, they must hold hearings with the parties involved, and a decision is expected to be made after that. In a comment, the organization now confirms that the playoff final against Hull risks being moved.
Southampton supporters should probably wait to book travel to London and Wembley.
