The EFL can today provide an interim update on the ongoing disciplinary proceedings involving Southampton following Tuesday’s Championship Play-Off Semi-Final Second Leg.

The Independent Disciplinary Commission hearing will take place on or before Tuesday, 19 May.

The exact date remains under discussion and is expected to be confirmed shortly.

The Commission will issue its decision as soon as possible following consideration of the relevant submissions and evidence.

As the proceedings are being conducted by an Independent Disciplinary Commission, the EFL does not control the proposed timetable.

Notwithstanding this, the EFL continues to plan on the basis that the Championship Play-Off Final will take place as scheduled on Saturday 23 May, with the kick-off time confirmed as 4.30pm.

Supporters should, however, be aware that the outcome of the disciplinary proceedings may yet result in changes to the fixture.

The EFL has a number of contingency plans should they be required, which also includes consideration of any appeal process, if required.

Ticket Sales for Championship Play-Off Final

Hull City and Southampton will share further information on their respective sales processes later today.

Sales will be subject to usual terms and conditions, and in the circumstances, fans are encouraged to pay particular attention to the terms and conditions.

Likewise, supporters should consider the situation when booking any associated travel and accommodation.

This decision follows ongoing coordination with the Clubs to ensure that on-sale arrangements can be implemented as soon as practicable.

The League recognises that this complex situation has caused concern and disruption for supporters, particularly those making travel arrangements, and will continue to provide as much clarity as possible.

However, in these clearly exceptional circumstances, the League considers this to be the most appropriate course of action.

‘What a mess’ – Fans make their feelings known as the EFL give update on ‘Spygate’ and the playoff final…

@mackem_twit: Throw Southampton out. It’s the only fair decision.

@willsaints13: Tbh if I was a Hull fan I’d be up in arms, it’s a complete joke.

@TheImmortalKop: If they end up kicking Southampton out how is that fair on Hull who would have spent days preparing to play Southampton?

@BobbiHuyton: I am disgusted by all of this. Spent a fortune on travel & accommodation in London that’s now non-refundable. Thousands of City fans have spent an enormous amount combined. Now we’re told to gamble to secure tickets & cheaper travel/accommodation while prices creep up every day?

@rjb_1998: You can’t say “we might move it btw” 3 days after hull went through in a semi final unaffected by this and go “well you shouldn’t have booked travel or accommodation should you” hahaahaha

@HCfootball01: Genuinely just feel sorry for Hull, tbh.

@NCFC_Adam: I’ll be honest, don’t think they should get any further punishment than a fine 🤷🏼‍♂️

@AndyMedcalf: This is monumentally scandalous. Thousands have booked travel and accommodation for a game advertised on that fixed date with no suggestion it might be moved whatsoever. Now they issue this gem. #hcafc

@MattPB_: If only Southampton had conducted themselves in a dignified manner, within the rules, and just beat us on the pitch, without trying to cheat beforehand, we wouldn’t be in this mess. Why not just utilise all the tools and data at their disposal, why feel the need to cheat?

@KsaHull: Absolutely disgraceful. The only team punished by all this at the moment is Hull. Won’t know which team we’ll be playing till Tuesday and if it’s not Southampton then the game will be postponed what an absolute joke 👍

@AllThingsBlades: Might as well just promote Hull at this rate, only ones who actually deserve promotion. If Boro put all this time and effort into their jan window they would be in the prem already!

@_ElliottJackson: Oh what a mess.

@origlambman: This is utterly shameful. Expecting tens of thousands of fans, to collectively spend millions of pounds, on arrangements for a game they might move next week? Absolutely farcical. #hcafc

@Craigyrobbo81: I feel massively sorry for Hull, they don’t deserve to be messed around because Southampton couldn’t follow the rules. The EFL have ended up between a rock & hard place, but should’ve insisted the independent panel take a decision by yesterday. Next Tuesday is ridiculous. #Boro

@Phillyconcarne: Actually feel really sorry for Hull in all this. So hard to prepare for a game when you have no idea who it will be against. Southampton and Boro can both prepare to play Hull should they get there, Hull can’t focus on their opposition. Going to be a nightmare releasing the tickets in time too

@Hull_and_Back: We could be waiting until NEXT TUESDAY to hear a decision? And we still don’t have a clue if it will go ahead even then? An absolute farce of the highest order. Shame on the EFL and Spyhampton. #hcafc

@millliehunt: What an absolute disgrace, still no clearer and still can’t book travel. Feel for those that have already booked accommodation and travel that can’t be refunded. Yes it is exceptional circumstances but fans need to be considered too, days like these are expensive as is #hcafc

@BethnalYG: A right mess. Hull adversely impacted as well as are they preparing for a game against Southampton or Boro? Obviously it isn’t a process that can be rushed, but the EFL setting out a rule book, but not setting out what the punishments are does rather make a rod for its own back.