SpyGate hearing date set as Southampton face expulsion and play-off final at risk

A hearing has been scheduled to address spying allegations made by Middlesbrough against Hull City following their Championship Play-off semi-final. Hull City have qualified for the Championship Play-off final, where they are due to face Southampton, but their participation is in serious doubt pending the outcome of the hearing. The case could result in Southampton facing expulsion or the Play-off final itself being put at risk.