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Southampton hearing board member denies bias accusations

A member of the independent commission which expelled Southampton from the play-offs says accusations of bias based on him playing a single match for Middlesbrough are "wholly without foundation".

Soccer • 3 hrs

Tonda Eckert, Southampton Manager, during the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Semi-Final 1st Leg between Middlesbrough and Southampton at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, on May 8, 2026.

Eckert authorised Saints spying scheme, commission says

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert accepted that he had signed off on the plan to spy on opponents' training sessions that led to ⁠the club's expulsion from the Championship playoff final, an Independent Disciplinary Commission said in its ruling.

Soccer • 22 hrs

General view outside the stadium prior to the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Southampton

Southampton lose appeal against play-off final expulsion

Hull City will play Middlesbrough for a place in the Premier League after Southampton failed on Wednesday to overturn their expulsion from ⁠the Championship playoff final for spying on opponents.

Soccer • 20 May

Welington and Ryan Manning of Southampton celebrates victory following the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final Second Leg match between Southampton and Middlesbrough at St Mary's Stadium on May 12, 2026 in Southampton, England.

Southampton expelled from play-offs, Boro reinstated

Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs and docked four points after admitting to spying on opponents Middlesbrough before their semi-final meeting.

Soccer • 19 May

Luke Ayling(L) of Middlesbrough and Finn Azaz (R) of Southampton during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final Second Leg match between Middlesbrough and Southampton at Riverside Stadium on May 09, 2026 in Middlesbrough, England.

Ireland duo start as Saints and Boro play out stalemate

Republic of Ireland duo Ryan Manning and Finn Azaz started as Southampton survived an early onslaught against Middlesbrough in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final which ended 0-0.

Soccer • 09 May

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Ryan Manning of Southampton celebrates after equalising during the Sky Bet Championship match between Southampton and Ipswich Town at St Mary's Stadium on April 28, 2026 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Matt Watson/South

Manning on target as Saints automatic promotion hopes end

Ipswich edged closer to an immediate Premier League return by ending Southampton's automatic promotion hopes with a thrilling 2-2 draw at St Mary's.

Soccer • 28 Apr

Nico Gonzalez of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates Nathan Ake, Bernardo Silva and John Stones during the Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester City and Southampton at Wembley Stadium on April 25, 2026

Azaz scores screamer but City break Southampton's hearts

Manchester City produced a dramatic late fightback to reach their fourth successive FA Cup final with a remarkable 2-1 win over Championship Southampton.

Soccer • 25 Apr

WREXHAM, WALES - APRIL 07: Finn Azaz of Southampton celebrates after scoring his team's fifth goal (1-5) during the Sky Bet Championship match between Wrexham AFC and Southampton at Racecourse Ground on April 07, 2026 in Wrexham, Wales. (Photo by Matt Wat

Finn Azaz on target as Southampton hot streak continues

Irish international Finn Azaz was on target as FA Cup semi-finalists Southampton continued their Sky Bet Championship charge as they thrashed Wrexham 5-1 at Stok Cae Ras to replace the Welsh side in the play-off places.

Soccer • 07 Apr

Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Finn Azaz and Léo Scienza of Southampton after their sides 2-1 win during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Southampton and Arsenal on April 04, 2026

Saints get City in FA Cup semis, Leeds to face Chelsea

Southampton's reward for dumping Premier League leaders Arsenal out of the FA Cup is a semi-final showdown with Manchester City.

Soccer • 06 Apr

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 04: Ryan Manning of Southampton celebrates after the team's victory in the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewi

Saints stun Arsenal to earn Wembley semi-final spot

Super sub Shea Charles fired Southampton to Wembley as Tonda Eckert's Championship side stunned Premier League leaders Arsenal in a famous FA Cup quarter-final victory.

Soccer • 04 Apr

Ben Waine of Port Vale after scoring winning goal against Sunderland in 2026 FA Cup

FA Cup round-up: Sunderland and Fulham suffer shocks

League One strugglers Port Vale are into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup for the first time in more than 70 years after boyhood Newcastle fan Ben Waine scored to stun Premier League Sunderland 1-0.

Soccer • 08 Mar

The Dubliner picked up the injury in training

Bazunu ruled out for a month, O'Leary joins West Brom

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a thigh injury just days after his Stoke City debut.

Soccer • 22 Jan

Players from both sides collide at the final whistle during the Sky Bet Championship match between Southampton and Coventry City at St Mary's Stadium on December 20, 2025 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Matt Watson/Southampton FC via Getty Images)

Lampard admits he was 'out of order' for sparking melee

Frank Lampard has admitted he was "out of order" after sparking a post-match melee following Coventry's 1-1 draw at Southampton.

Soccer • 20 Dec 25

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Finn Azaz of Southampton celebrates after scoring to put his team 2-0 up during the Sky Bet Championship match between Southampton and Leicester City at St Mary's Stadium on November 25, 2025 in Southampton, England. (P

Championship round-up: Azaz on target again for Saints

Republic of Ireland midfielder Finn Azaz scored for the third game in succession as Southampton smashed Leicester City 3-0 at St Mary's.

Soccer • 26 Nov 25

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: Finn Azaz of Southampton shoots and scores to put his team 2-0 up during the Sky Bet Championship match between Southampton and Sheffield Wednesday at St Mary's Stadium on November 08, 2025 in Southampton, England. (Pho

Championship round-up: Azaz opens Southampton account

Ireland international Finn Azaz Caspar Jander netted their first Southampton goals as caretaker boss Tonda Eckert's hopes of becoming full-time manager were boosted with a 3-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday.

Soccer • 08 Nov 25

Gavin Bazunu of Southampton ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Southampton at Ewood Park on October 25, 2025 in Blackburn, England.

Championship wrap: Bazunu back as Saints win at QPR

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu made his first start for Southampton since September as the managerless Saints won just their third league match of the season in the Sky Bet Championship with a 2-1 victory at Queens Park Rangers.

Soccer • 05 Nov 25

Ryan Manning (L) of Southampton after scoring against Watford, Championship, August 2025

Championship wrap: Manning stars in Southampton draw

Republic of Ireland international Ryan Manning fired in a stunning free-kick as Southampton drew 2-2 draw with Watford at Vicarage Road.

Soccer • 30 Aug 25

Will Still guided RC Lens to eighth place in Ligue 1 this season

Southampton confirm Still as new manager

Southampton have appointed Will Still as their new manager after he agreed a three-year contract with the relegated Premier League club.

Soccer • 25 May 25

Erling Haaland returned to the City starting team but it was a frustrating afternoon for the striker at St Mary's

Premier League: Soton hold City to beat Derby total

Southampton finally rid themselves of the spectre of being crowned the joint worst team in Premier League history after somehow holding Manchester City to a goalless draw.

Soccer • 10 May 25

Newcastle overcame ten-man Ipswich at St James Park

Premier League wrap: Ipswich relegated as Newcastle win

Newcastle returned to the Premier League's top three as 10-man Ipswich's relegation was confirmed.

Soccer • 26 Apr 25

Abdoulaye Doucoure scored a late Everton winner at the City Ground

Premier League wrap: Everton dent Forest's top five bid

Nottingham Forest's Champions League qualification hopes were hit by a 1-0 defeat against Everton after Abdoulaye Doucoure scored a 94th-minute winner at the City Ground.

Soccer • 12 Apr 25

Ivan Juric took just four points from his 14 top-flight games in charge

Juric leaves Southampton after relegation confirmed

Ivan Juric has left his role as Southampton manager following confirmation of the club's Premier League relegation, according to reports.

Soccer • 07 Apr 25

Southampton are aiming to avoid the worst season in Premier League history

Southampton relegated after defeat to Tottenham Hotspur

Southampton's survival battle ended at Tottenham Hotspur after a 3-1 defeat consigned them to relegation from the Premier League in record-breaking fashion.

Soccer • 06 Apr 25

Arne Slot was a frustrated figure as he watched the first half from the stands

Angry Slot read the riot act to Reds at half-time

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot gave his team a dressing down in the changing room at half-time but it had the desired effect as they came from behind to beat Southampton 3-1.

Soccer • 08 Mar 25

Will Smallbone fouls Darwin Nunez of Liverpool, resulting in a penalty kick

Smallbone scores but Liverpool extend lead at top

Republic of Ireland midfielder Will Smallbone scored his first Premier League goal for Southampton but conceded a penalty as three goals from leaders Liverpool saw the Reds seal a 3-1 win at Anfield and extend their lead at the top of the table.

Soccer • 08 Mar 25