Middlesbrough beat Wrexham 1-0 at the Riverside Stadium in the Carabao Cup first round on Friday, 7 August 2026. Will Lankshear scored the decisive goal in the 61st minute.
The EFL had listed the tie as a Carabao Cup Round One fixture. Sky Sports recorded Middlesbrough's 1-0 result, Lankshear as the scorer and an attendance of 18,221.
Lankshear makes the difference
Lankshear's goal separated the sides in a close cup tie. Tottenham Hotspur had announced his move to Middlesbrough in July 2026, giving the striker an early opportunity to make an impact for his new club.
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