London club in the EFL Championship; long history since 1885.
Southampton has been expelled from the Championship playoff final after admitting to spying on Middlesbrough and others. Middlesbrough will meet Hull in the final, while Southampton faces further sanctions and an appeal is pending. The decision has triggered a wave of legal considerations and potential compensation claims.
Ipswich Town has announced Gary O’Neil as its new manager on a three-year deal, replacing Kieran McKenna as the club prepares for Premier League football. O’Neil arrives from Strasbourg after guiding them to a Conference League semi-final; he is supported by Tim Jenkins, Neil Critchley and Ed Ames. The club’s chairman emphasises a clear vision and ambition.