India, May 19 -- In a huge setback for Southampton Football Club, the Saints have been expelled from the Championship Playoff final, which takes place on Saturday (May 23). The Saints were caught in a controversy as they were alleged to have sent a spy to observe the training routine of their direct Playoff rivals Middlesborough ahead of the semifinal clash. The case was reported to the football league and the Football Association (FA).

Here's why Southampton have been expelled from Championship Playoff Final

An EFL statement read: "An Independent Disciplinary Commission has today expelled Southampton from the Sky Bet Championship Play-Offs after the Club admitted to multiple breaches of EFL Regulations related to the unauthorised filmi...