Sports

JUST IN: Southampton Expelled From Championship Playoffs

Published

1 week ago

May 19, 2026

Editor

Southampton F.C. have been expelled from the Championship playoffs after an Independent Disciplinary Commission found it guilty of multiple breaches of EFL regulations relating to the unauthorised filming of rival clubs’ training sessions.

Journalist and EPL commentator Ben Jacobs revealed that Southampton admitted to several violations involving the observation of opposition training sessions within 72 hours of scheduled matches.

The incidents reportedly involved fixtures against Oxford United F.C. in December 2025, Ipswich Town F.C. in April 2026, and Middlesbrough F.C. in May 2026

As part of the ruling, Southampton have also been handed a four-point deduction for the 2026/27 season.

Following the decision, Middlesbrough F.C. will now take Southampton’s place in the playoff fixture against Hull City A.F.C. on May 23.

Despite the punishment, Southampton still retain the right to appeal, with all parties reportedly aiming to resolve the matter by May 20.

Details shortly…–

Related Topics:#EPL Championship Southampton

Up Next

EPL: Arsenal To Make Arteta One Of Highest-paid Managers In Football

Don't Miss

Manchester United Confirm Carrick As Permanent Head Coach

Comments

Sports

EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

Published

2 days ago

May 26, 2026

Editor

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

Sports

EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

Published

2 days ago

May 26, 2026

Editor

Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.

Sports

EPL: Maresca Signs Three-year Contract To Replace Guardiola At Man City

Published

2 days ago

May 26, 2026

Editor

Former Chelsea and Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca has signed a three-year contract with Manchester City.

Maresca will now replace Pep Guardiola, who took charge of his last game on Sunday – a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X on Tuesday: “Enzo Maresca has already signed a three-year deal as Manchester City’s new manager.

“Agreement until June 2029 and new chapter to start soon at #MCFC, with Maresca fully involved in the transfer strategy.

“Here we go, 100% confirmed.”

Maresca has been out of work since he left Stamford Bridge in January this year and has snubbed offers while waiting for the City job.