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FA opens Southampton investigation over Spygate
Key takeaways
- Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs after admitting observing opponents' training sessions within 72 hours of a game, with Middlesbrough reinstated to contest Saturday's final against Hull City
- Saints have also been deducted four points in the Championship next season.
- Southampton's appeal against the punishment on the grounds that it was "disproportionate" was dismissed on Wednesday evening.
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Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs after admitting observing opponents' training sessions within 72 hours of a game, with Middlesbrough reinstated to contest Saturday's final against Hull City
Saints have also been deducted four points in the Championship next season.
Southampton's appeal against the punishment on the grounds that it was "disproportionate" was dismissed on Wednesday evening.
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