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Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has been charged by the FA over the 'Spygate' scandal.
EFL Championship fixtures schedule 2026-27 in full
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Japan 'came here to win the World Cup, not fun' - Yukinari Sugawara
Japan wingback Yukinari Sugawara has reiterated that his team are at the World Cup not just to participate, but to win it.
Tonda Eckert explains why Southampton spied on opponents
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has apologised for 'Spygate', admitting he 'should have known' the rules', despite saying that watching opponents train is more common in Europe.
Tonda Eckert: 'I am responsible' for 'Spygate' but Southampton vow not to sack him
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has apologised for his involvement in the 'Spygate' scandal and said that he is "responsible for everything that has happened in this football club."
Southampton Spygate messages reveal pressure put on junior staff by manager
A junior analyst at Southampton has claimed he "didn't really have an option" but to spy on the club's Championship rivals in a move which sparked the 'Spygate' scandal.
Nigeria FA confirm death of former Southampton, Antwerp forward Victor Udoh
The Nigeria Football Federation expressed shock on Tuesday over the death of Victor Udoh, the 21-year-old forward who played for Royal Antwerp and Southampton, after the young footballer was found dead in Abuja.
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queens Park Range.. | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Millwall | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Swansea City | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | West Bromwich Alb.. | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 6 | Charlton Athletic | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 7 | Middlesbrough | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 8 | Watford | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 9 | Blackburn Rovers | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | West Ham United | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Burnley | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Wolverhampton Wan.. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Wrexham | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | Cardiff City | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | Birmingham City | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 16 | Sheffield United | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 17 | Derby County | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 18 | Lincoln City | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 19 | Preston North End | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 20 | Norwich City | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 21 | Stoke City | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 22 | Portsmouth | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 23 | Bristol City | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 24 | Southampton | 1 | -1 | -4 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Cyle Larin | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1 | Daniel Peretz | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Jack Stephens | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Cameron Bragg | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1 | Daniel Peretz | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Jack Stephens | 0 | 1 | 0 |