Southampton have been thrown out of the Championship playoffs for spying on Middlesbrough ahead of the first leg of their semifinal tie and were also found guilty of spying on multiple opponents during the 2025-26 season. Middlesbrough have been reinstated and will now play Hull City for a place in the Premier League. The club has also received a four-point deduction in the Championship for the 2026-27 season. Canada's Cyle Larin plays as a striker for The Saints.