Southampton hit out at 'manifestly disproportionate' punishment

wccwcc
May 20, 2026 - 13:28
 0  0
Southampton hit out at 'manifestly disproportionate' punishment
A general view of a sign showing Southampton's badge outside St Mary's Stadium
Southampton have appealed against the decision to remove the club from the Championship play-off final [Getty Images]

Southampton say they have appealed their removal from the Championship play-offs as it is "manifestly disproportionate to every previous sanction in the history of the English game".

An EFL independent disciplinary commission on Tuesday evening expelled Southampton from the play-offs and reinstated Middlesbrough, who are now set to face Hull City in the final on Saturday.

The St Mary's club were also deducted four points in the Championship next season.

Saints' appeal will be heard by an independent league arbitration panel later on Wednesday.

A statement added that what the club "cannot accept a sanction which bears no proportion to the offence".

What's Your Reaction?

like like 0
dislike dislike 0
love love 0
funny funny 0
angry angry 0
sad sad 0
wow wow 0