Southampton's appeal against Championship play-off final explusion dismissed after 'spygate' scandal

Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-off final after an independent panel dismissed their appeal following the 'Spygate' scandal. As a result, Hull City will face Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final on Saturday, with kick-off scheduled for 3:30pm. Southampton's expulsion was upheld, ending their hopes of promotion via the play-offs.