Breaking News ChampionshIp Play Off Final May Be Postponed
Thursday, 14th May 2026 16:37
Latest newsis not good for Southampton supporters as the EFL announces that the Game between Southampton & Hull City may be postponed due to the ongoing investigation into the spying situation.
BBC Sport is reporting that The Championship play-off final may not go ahead on Saturday 23 May as the English Football League investigates the so called “Spygate” scandal surrounding finalists Southampton.
They say:
“A hearing conducted by an Independent Disciplinary Commission will take place on or before Tuesday 19 May.
“Saints have been charged by the EFL with breaking rules by observing one of Middlesbrough’s training sessions before last Saturday’s semi-final first leg at the Riverside.
“Southampton are due to face Hull City in the play-off final for a place in the Premier League next season.
“Although the EFL has warned supporters there could be changes to the fixture, they are working on the basis that the final will go ahead as planned, with a kick-off time of 16:30 BST.
“Should the match need to be rescheduled due to the outcome of the hearing and any subsequent appeal process, the EFL says it has a “number of contingency plans” available.
“The Championship fixture is the first of three play-off finals held across three days at Wembley, with the League One and Two versions due to be held on the Sunday and Monday, respectively.
“The stadium is booked out the following weekend, when the Rugby League Challenge Cup final will be played on 30 May and the Women’s FA Cup final on 31 May.
£A major music event takes place at the stadium on the following weekend on Saturday 6 June.
This is breaking news and more information is to follow;
UPDATE
In a statement, the EFL said:
” As the proceedings are being conducted by an Independent Disciplinary Commission, the EFL does not control the proposed timetable.
“Notwithstanding this, the EFL continues to plan on the basis that the Championship play-off final will take place as scheduled on Saturday May 23, with the kick-off time confirmed as 4.30pm.
“Supporters should, however, be aware that the outcome of the disciplinary proceedings may yet result in changes to the fixture. The EFL has a number of contingency plans should they be required, which also includes consideration of any appeal process, if required.”
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