Tomorrow, Tuesday May 19, an independent group will hold a hearing on the Southampton Spygate case.
Middlesbrough accused Southampton of spying on their training before the playoff semi-final.
They say a young Southampton staff member was seen watching and filming the session less than 72 hours before the match.
This breaks EFL rules that stop teams from spying on opponents in the three days before a game.
The EFL charged Southampton with two breaches and asked for a quick decision.
Southampton beat Middlesbrough in the semi-final and are set to face Hull City in the playoff final at Wembley on May 23.
Promotion to the Premier League is worth a lot of money, so the decision matters a lot.
At the hearing, the independent commission will look at evidence from both sides.
Middlesbrough want Southampton thrown out of the final so they can take their place.
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They say this is the only fair punishment. Middlesbrough are not allowed to join the hearing, which makes them unhappy.
Southampton say they are cooperating fully. They claim it was just one junior staff member acting alone and not a big plan by the club.
If found guilty, possible punishments include a big fine, points taken away next season, or being removed from the final.
The EFL hopes the final can still happen on May 23, but they say the date could change.
Fans from all clubs are waiting for the result. Tomorrow’s hearing could decide the future for Southampton, Middlesbrough, and Hull.
