Middlesbrough vs Wrexham Highlights - August 07, 2026

Middlesbrough beat Wrexham 1-0 in EFL Cup on August 07, 2026. The match was played at Riverside Stadium.

Will Lankshear (61') scored for Middlesbrough.

Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. That run had left Middlesbrough 3 games without defeat.

They had won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 in their previous five. Wrexham arrived unbeaten in 3.

Oliver Rathbone shot wide for Wrexham on 3 minutes. Nathan Broadhead could not find the target for Wrexham (13').

Soon after, Danny Imray sent an effort off target for Wrexham (15'). The referee cautioned Lewis O'Brien of Wrexham on 43 minutes.

After the break, Will Lankshear shot wide for Middlesbrough on 48 minutes. Morgan Whittaker could not find the target for Middlesbrough (54').

Shortly afterwards, Sam Smith was booked for Wrexham (56'). Sebastian Berhalter sent an effort off target for Middlesbrough (60').

Moments later, Will Lankshear scored for Middlesbrough on 61 minutes after a pass from Sebastian Berhalter.

The referee cautioned Will Lankshear of Middlesbrough on 69 minutes. Substitutions: Middlesbrough 4, Wrexham 5.

Wrexham controlled 51.4% of possession. Middlesbrough had 13 shots with 3 on target, while Wrexham had 11 and 2.

Goalkeeper saves: Middlesbrough 2, Wrexham 2. Corners: Middlesbrough 7, Wrexham 3.

Wrexham completed the most passes, 512 in total at 85.2% accuracy. The referee produced 5 yellow cards.