Britain EFL Championship Soccer

The possibility Southampton could be removed from the Championship playoff final over spying allegations has been raised after fans were warned there may be changes to the game that decides who is promoted to the Premier League. Southampton was charged by the English Football League last Friday with a breach of its regulations. It was accused of unauthorized filming of semifinal opponent Middlesbrough’s practice sessions. The league says the hearing into the allegations will be held on or before May 19. It also says it is still planning on staging the Wembley final as scheduled on May 23 but that fans should be “aware the outcome of the disciplinary proceedings may yet result in changes to the fixture.”