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Middlesbrough and Wrexham prepare for EFL Cup clash tonight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 3:21 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Middlesbrough and Wrexham prepare for EFL Cup clash tonight

Summary

Middlesbrough hosts Wrexham in the first round of the EFL Cup at Riverside Stadium tonight at 20:00 BST. Middlesbrough, having narrowly missed promotion to the Premier League, has been active in the summer transfer market, including the sale of Hayden Hackney to Everton for at least £16m. Wrexham remains confident, having held Middlesbrough to draws in both encounters last season. George Thomason expects another competitive match, acknowledging the challenges posed by Middlesbrough’s possession-based play.

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By the Numbers

•Middlesbrough recently sold Hayden Hackney to Everton for at least £16m.
•Wrexham drew 1-1 and 2-2 with Middlesbrough last season.
•George Thomason highlights the competitive nature of the upcoming game.
•Middlesbrough has made several notable signings this summer.
•The match kicks off at 20:00 BST tonight.

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3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Boro and Wrexham aim to be competitive again

What they're saying

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Phil Parkinson believes Middlesbrough's summer transfer business so far shows Kim Hellberg's side are intent on being as competitive as possible this season. Boro narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League after losing 1-0 to Hull City in the Championship play-off final at Wembley in May. Hayden Hackney, last season's English Football League Championship player of the season, was sold to Everton for a base fee of at least £16m.
— Yahoo Sports

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