The fate of the match has been decided.
English football is currently enveloped in controversy following the Championship final and Southampton’s disqualification, which the club has formally appealed.
Details: Southampton’s appeal has been dismissed, as confirmed by David Ornstein. Consequently, the club will not participate in the Championship play-off final, with Middlesbrough taking their place to compete against Hull City.
The Saints’ management has acknowledged responsibility for several regulatory breaches related to the covert and unauthorized filming of rival clubs’ closed training sessions.
As a result of these infractions, Southampton will face a substantial four-point deduction in the Championship standings at the beginning of the 2026/27 season.
The Championship play-off final between Middlesbrough and Hull City is scheduled for Saturday, May 23.