Southampton criticise 'unacceptable' play-off expulsion over 'spygate'

Southampton have claimed their expulsion from the Championship play-off final is unacceptable despite admitting to breaching EFL regulations over the 'spygate' scandal.

On Tuesday evening, the Saints were expelled from the Championship play-offs, with Middlesbrough reinstated, after a member of their backroom staff was caught watching Boro's training ahead of the first leg of their play-off semi-final.