Middlesbrough plays with ten as new subs rule affects Lankshear

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 10:31 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Middlesbrough plays with ten as new subs rule affects Lankshear

Summary

Middlesbrough faced a brief period with ten players during their Carabao Cup match against Wrexham on August 8, 2026. Will Lankshear, a recent signing, took too long to leave the field after being substituted. The new substitution rules in effect have caught players off-guard during early season matches. This incident highlights the need for players to adapt quickly to the new regulations.

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Key Details

•Will Lankshear delayed his exit from the game against Wrexham.
•Middlesbrough played short-handed during a notable moment in the match.
•This incident occurred in the Carabao Cup.
•The match took place on August 8, 2026.

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Middlesbrough were briefly forced to play with ten after Will Lankshear took too long to exit the field of play against Wrexham in the Carabao Cup.
— Sky Sports

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