Middlesbrough vs Lincoln City Highlights - August 15, 2026

Middlesbrough beat Lincoln City 2-1 in Championship on August 15, 2026. The match was played at Riverside Stadium.

Will Lankshear (62', 90'+1') scored for Middlesbrough. Adam Reach (12') scored for Lincoln City.

Middlesbrough went into the game in position 7, on 3 points. They had won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 in their previous five.

Middlesbrough arrived unbeaten in 2. At kick-off Lincoln City stood in position 18 with 0 points.

Their previous five had brought 4 wins, 1 draws and 0 defeats. That run had left Lincoln City 5 games without defeat.

Luke Ayling sent an effort off target for Middlesbrough (2'). Moments later, Ryley Towler saw a shot blocked (4').

A block denied Freddie Draper on 4 minutes. Tendayi Darikwa picked out Adam Reach, who scored for Lincoln City (12').

Adilson Malanda tested the goalkeeper for Middlesbrough (21'). Freddie Draper was booked for Lincoln City (36').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Kyle Joseph’s effort (45'+1').

After the break, Will Lankshear tested the goalkeeper for Middlesbrough (48'). Will Lankshear shot wide for Middlesbrough on 49 minutes.

Soon after, Morgan Whittaker could not find the target for Middlesbrough (51'). Thomas Hamer sent an effort off target for Lincoln City (52').

Will Lankshear scored for Middlesbrough on 62 minutes. Morgan Whittaker forced a save for Middlesbrough on 68 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Jeremy Sarmiento’s effort (73').

The referee cautioned Isaac Olaofe of Lincoln City on 89 minutes. Riley McGree picked out Will Lankshear, who scored for Middlesbrough (90'+1').

Substitutions: Middlesbrough 5, Lincoln City 5.

Middlesbrough controlled 76.5% of possession. Middlesbrough had 23 shots with 7 on target, while Lincoln City had 10 and 2.

Goalkeeper saves: Middlesbrough 0, Lincoln City 5. Corners: Middlesbrough 5, Lincoln City 5.

Middlesbrough completed the most passes, 630 in total at 88.4% accuracy. The referee produced 2 yellow cards.