The English Football League has charged Southampton following allegations that a member of their staff spied on rivals Middlesbrough. The incident took place ahead of the first leg of their Championship promotion playoff semi-final scheduled for Saturday.
Middlesbrough believe a Southampton analyst was caught hiding in the bushes on Thursday morning, where they were allegedly recording a closed training session. The club reported the incident to the league, as spying on opposition training is considered a breach of regulations.
The EFL initially launched an investigation into the allegations after the complaint was made. By Friday, the league had moved forward with formal charges against Southampton regarding the alleged spying.