Millwall and Wrexham say they are reviewing their legal options after Southampton is expelled from Saturday’s Championship playoff final and replaced by Middlesbrough, the semi-final winners who had lost to the promoted rivals. The clubs are awaiting the publication of written reasons from the English Football League’s independent disciplinary panel, whose decision is understood to have been upheld after an appeal hearing on Wednesday night. The background is a disciplinary case in which Southampton admitted to spying on Middlesbrough during the lead-up to the semi-finals. With the panel’s decision confirmed, both Millwall and Wrexham are reported to believe they may have grounds to pursue a compensation claim. The outlets also note that the Football Association investigation is ongoing and is expected to bring charges related to the wider “spygate” matter. Details of any further proceedings, including whether compensation claims are filed and what the final FA charges include, are not yet clear. The clubs’ next steps depend on receiving and reviewing the formal written findings from the disciplinary process.