Middlesbrough vs Southampton: EFL charges Saints after member of staff was alleged to have spied on Boro training

The English Football League (EFL) has charged Southampton for allegedly breaching its regulations after the club was accused of sending a member of staff to covertly watch Middlesbrough's training session ahead of their upcoming match. Southampton have been given a shortened response period to contest the charge. The match between Middlesbrough and Southampton is scheduled to be broadcast live on Sky Sports from 12pm.