The English Football League (EFL) has charged Southampton with spying on Middlesbrough prior to their Championship play-off semi-final, following a complaint about unauthorized filming during Middlesbrough’s training. The incident involved a man allegedly linked to Southampton’s staff who was seen taking pictures and fled when approached. Southampton faces potential penalties, including points deductions or expulsion from the play-offs, for breaching EFL regulations on good faith and observing training sessions within 72 hours of a match. This rule against spying was established after a similar incident involving Leeds United in 2019.
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