India, May 20 -- It was a controversial Tuesday (May 19) evening for Southampton FC as they were expelled from the upcoming Championship Playoff final for alleged spying on opponents Middlesbrough. The controversial verdict meant that Southampton will miss Saturday's Playoff final against Hull City and instead it will be Middlesbrough who will take their place. Now, with 24 hours past, the Southampton board has confirmed that they have launched an appeal into the case, while appealing to reinstate themselves in the Championship Playoff final.

Southampton launch appeal in Spygate controversy

"We have appealed yesterday's decision by the Independent Disciplinary Commission to expel Southampton Football Club from the Sky Bet Championship P...