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Championship clubs back new squad spending rules

Championship clubs vote in favour of moving to a new financial framework of Squad Cost Rules (SCR) from next season.
Published by on Friday 15th May 2026
Ipswich forward Chaplin to leave club

Ipswich Town confirm forward Conor Chaplin will leave the club when his contract expires this summer
Published by on Friday 15th May 2026
Final tickets on sale despite Spygate uncertainty

Both Hull and Southampton are selling Championship play-off final tickets despite uncertainty over whether the game will go ahead as scheduled.
Published by on Friday 15th May 2026
Ogilvie and Swanson offered deals to stay at Pompey

Portsmouth defenders Connor Ogilvie and Zak Swanson are offered new contracts to stay at the club.
Published by on Friday 15th May 2026
Baker and Nzonzi leave Stoke while Smit stays on

Stoke City release midfielders Lewis Baker and Steven Nzonzi and turn striker Milan Smit's loan move from Go Ahead Eagles into a permanent deal.
Published by on Thursday 14th May 2026
Championship play-off final may be delayed by 'Spygate' hearing

The independent hearing to determine Southampton's Championship play-off final fate will take place on or before Tuesday May 19 - but the date of the match...
Published by on Thursday 14th May 2026
Championship play-off final may be delayed by Spygate hearing

The Championship play-off final may not go ahead on Saturday, 23 May as the EFL investigates the Spygate scandal surrounding finalists Southampton.
Published by on Thursday 14th May 2026
Photo emerges amid 'spygate' allegations against Saints

Sky Sports News has obtained a photo that shows a man outside Middlesbrough's training ground with a camera amid spying allegations against Southampton.
Published by on Wednesday 13th May 2026
West Brom will not appeal against points penalty

West Bromwich Albion say an appeal against the EFL's decision to dock them two points for breaking financial rules is "not in their best interests" and want...
Published by on Wednesday 13th May 2026
Could Southampton be kicked out of play-offs over Spygate?

Southampton will play Hull in the Championship play-off final. Or will they? As Spygate moves towards its conclusion, Middlesbrough could yet head to Wembley.
Published by on Wednesday 13th May 2026
Ayling will not pursue Harwood-Bellis allegation

The FA will not take action against Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis after a verbal altercation with Middlesbrough's Luke Ayling during Tuesday's...
Published by on Wednesday 13th May 2026
You dream of these moments - Saints hero Charles

Southampton midfielder Shea Charles says his winning goal against Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off semi-finals is a moment he will never forget.
Published by on Wednesday 13th May 2026