Southampton has been charged with misconduct by the English Football League (EFL) following allegations of ‘spying’ on Middlesbrough’s training sessions. An independent disciplinary commission will review the case. Middlesbrough claims a Southampton staff member was caught filming and recording their training before a playoff semi-final. The EFL regulations prohibit such actions and require clubs to act with good faith. Potential sanctions could range from fines to points deductions, drawing parallels to past incidents involving Leeds United and Canada women’s national team officials.

