Southampton face seven-figure fine as new ‘proof’ comes to light in spygate scandal

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(Credit: Imago) Fri 15 May 2026 16:06, UK Southampton could be fined up to £1million after being charged with spying on Middlesbrough in the build up to their Championship play-off clash. However, uncertainty remains around the fixture after Southampton have been charged by the EFL with observing one of the Teesside club’s training sessions before the first leg at the Riverside Stadium.

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert walked out of his post-match press conference following the draw with Middlesbrough when refusing to answer questions related to 'spygate' ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/hPbVXUKITq— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) May 9, 2026 View Tweet MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Why Southampton could face points deduction next seasonSouthampton could be removed from the play-offs depending on how the panel view the evidence presented by the parties. The play-offs will go ahead with Southampton in my view, but that will be the sporting penalty.” How new Southampton information has come to light in spygate sagaThe Sun reported on Wednesday (13 May) Middlesbrough have information from two other Championship clubs that believe they were also being spied on by Southampton.

Wyness insisted the EFL have a “big problem” to resolve if the allegations are proven against the Saints. “It’s just a very difficult thing to judge what benefit they gained from this given that the play-off against Middlesbrough was over two legs, even extra time,” said Wyness.