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Live updates as Middlesbrough prepare for Play-off final and Southampton appeal Spygate verdict. Ticket and travel news for Wembley

Reaction to Wednesday night's confirmation that Southampton's appeal against play-off expulsion has been dismissed and Middlesbrough will play in the final

Middlesbrough's will play Hull City in the Championship play-off final after Southampton's appeal was dismissed by the League Arbitration Panel.

Hull City's owner has threatened to launch legal action against the EFL over the Spygate saga that has seen Middlesbrough handed a play-off final place

Southampton have broken their silence after being kicked out of the play-offs, with chief executive Phil Parsons apologising to Middlesbrough but confirming the club's appeal against what he described as "the largest penalty ever imposed on an English football club"

Middlesbrough's key Wembley issues for play-off final - Hayden Hackney fitness, Tommy Conway replacement, how to beat Hull City

Former Southampton great Matt Le Tissier has criticised the EFL over Spygate and said Middlesbrough don't deserve to be in the play-off final

Middlesbrough have been allocated 35,984 tickets for the Wembley play-off final against Hull City.

Sunderland have activated their option to extend Simon Moore's contract and the goalkeeper will stay at the Stadium of Light for another season

Hull City's Championship Play-Off Final against Middlesbrough will kick off at 3.30pm on Saturday

Southampton could yet face further action after they were expelled from the Championship play-offs and hit with a four-point deduction next season - with individuals at the club now facing the threat of punishment

How can Middlesbrough supporters get to Wembley amid major rail disruption on play-off final weekend?

Regis Le Bris outlines Bertrand Traore's Sunderland situation as the winger approaches the end of his contract at the Stadium of Light

Police have released images of seven men they want to trace following reports of disorder at the Tyne-Wear derby in Newcastle on March 22.

We went live on our podcast You Are My Boro after Southampton were kicked out of the play-offs and Middlesbrough were reinstated and will now face Hull City in the final

Southampton have appealed after being removed from the Championship play-offs and given a four-point deduction for next season.

Scott Wilson reacts to tonight's news that Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs and Middlesbrough will face Hull City in the final

Middlesbrough have been reinstated into the Championship play-offs and will compete in the final against Hull City after Southampton were kicked out following today's Independent Disciplinary Commission

What Newcastle United announcement means for St James' Park or a move to a new stadium in the future

Steve Clarke believes Ross Stewart’s return to the Scotland squad for this summer’s World Cup is a “good story” and well deserved.

Newcastle United's owners, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), are exploring the possibility of securing external funding for their stadium plans

Everything we know as Southampton's hearing gets underway and when Middlesbrough will learn the outcome

Luke O'Nien looks ahead to Sunderland's final-day game against Chelsea that could result in qualification for Europe next season

Former Sunderland boss Michael Beale has taken on his first head coach role since he was sacked by the Black Cats in 2024

Cleveland Basketball Club has won two regional honours for its community work and youth coaching.

A major new exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Arthur Wharton, widely recognised as both the world’s first professional Black footballer and the world's first recorded fastest man, is set to open at Hopetown Darlington this summer.

The Independent Disciplinary Commission hearing into the Middlesbrough ‘Spygate’ scandal is due to take place on Tuesday

Is Will Osula the long-term answer to Newcastle United's attacking issues - or will they still need to spend big money on a new striker this summer?

How Sunderland can qualify for Europe on final day against Chelsea - with spots in Europa League and Conference League still available

Regis Le Bris has a crucial message for his Sunderland players ahead of the final day European shootout against Chelsea at the Stadium of Light

Eddie Howe is hoping Sandro Tonali will be able to play in Newcastle United’s final game of the season at Fulham

JOCKEY Joanna Mason’s love affair with Redcar continued today (Monday) with a smacker of a double.

CLASSIC-WINNING trainer Joseph O’Brien sends his first runner to Redcar today (Monday) and looks to have a solid chance of making the trip worthwhile.

More than 5,000 runners took part in Sunderland City Runs as the event celebrated its 15th anniversary.

A County Durham horse riding and training centre has announced with “deep regret” it will be closing its doors after 20 years amid rising costs.

Eddie Howe has admitted the rate of change is set to increase at Newcastle United, with the win over West Ham marking the ‘end of an era’

Player Ratings - Newcastle United 3 West Ham United 1 - Will Osula is star man at St James' Park

Kieran Trippier made his final Newcastle United appearance at St James' Park in a 3-1 win over West Ham

Regis Le Bris reacts to Sunderland's impressive 3-1 Premier League win at Everton

How Sunderland's players rated in the 3-1 win at Everton in the Premier League

Sunderland battled back from behind to win 3-1 at Everton and could now be on the verge of qualifying for Europe

Kieran Trippier will make a final St James' Park appearance after being named in Newcastle United's starting line-up against West Ham

The latest on Spygate as Hull City's owner reveals his message to his players and Southampton and Middlesbrough prepare for a decisive 48 hours

Everton vs Sunderland Premier League team news

Middlesbrough will have to tackle the Championship play-off final without Tommy Conway if they are reinstated instead of Southampton

Regis Le Bris discusses his plans for his Sunderland coaching team this summer

The government has begun exploring the possibility of hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the North East for the first time.

Emil Krafth will leave Newcastle United when his contract expires this summer, the Magpies have confirmed

Newcastle United officials will sit down with Fabian Schar next week to discuss his future, with Eddie Howe hinting that he is hopeful of keeping the defender at St James' Park.

Jocelin Ta Bi is in Regis Le Bris' first team thinking for next season and the winger is unlikely to be sent out on loan this summer