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Southampton were kicked out of the Championship playoffs on Tuesday after admitting to repeatedly spying on their opponents.
The English Football League reinstated Middlesbrough to play the Wembley final, football’s richest match, against Hull City on Saturday.
The winner is promoted to the Premier League.
Southampton were charged earlier this month with breaching league regulations, accused of unauthorized filming of Middlesbrough’s practice sessions ahead of their semi-final. They then won the two-legged tie and were one game away from promotion to the top flight.
The league said the south coast club had subsequently admitted other breaches this season in relation to matches against Oxford United and Ipswich. Four points were also deducted for next season.
Southampton can appeal.
