Middlesbrough secures 1-0 victory over Wrexham in Carabao Cup
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Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Middlesbrough won 1-0 against Wrexham at the Riverside on August 7, advancing to the second round of the Carabao Cup. Will Lankshear, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, scored the decisive goal with an overhead kick in the 60th minute. Both teams had chances in the first half, with notable efforts from Oliver Rathbone and Sam Smith for Wrexham unable to find the net. Lankshear marked his debut impressively before being substituted later in the match as Middlesbrough looked to maintain their lead. The contest saw several yellow cards issued, particularly towards the end, as Wrexham struggled to find a response.
- •Middlesbrough defeats Wrexham 1-0 in the Carabao Cup.
- •Lankshear scores the only goal with an overhead kick.
- •Match played at Riverside Stadium on August 7.
- •Both teams had several scoring opportunities, especially in the first half.
- •Lankshear, making his debut, was substituted later in the match.
- 10:10 PMESPN Soccer — Berhalter helps Boro oust Wrexham from EFL Cup
- 9:20 PMThe Guardian Sport — Will Lankshear starts off in style to see Middlesborough past Wrexham
- 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — Middlesbrough 1-0 Wrexham: Spectacular Lankshear moves Boro into second round
"£10m signing from Spurs scores fine volley on debut for new club Boro go one better than last year and advance to second round Will Lankshear’s debut strike ensured Middlesbrough made a winning start to the season as they beat Wrexham 1-0 in the Carabao Cup first round. Lankshear, a £10m summer signing from Tottenham, scored the only goal of the game in the 61st minute as he hooked home an excellent first-time volley. Middlesbrough almost claimed a seventh-minute opener, but while Adilson Malanda prodded Sebastian Berhalter’s cross goalwards from close range, Danny Ward kept the ball out with a superb point-blank save. Continue reading...
"Middlesbrough picked up a 1-0 win over Wrexham at the Riverside this evening, to secure their spot in the second round of the Carabao Cup.Tottenham Hotspur loanee Will Lankshear netted the only goal o...
"Will Lankshear's debut strike ensured Middlesbrough made a winning start to the season as they beat Wrexham 1-0 in the Carabao Cup first round.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerAug 7, 2026, 10:10 PMBerhalter helps Boro oust Wrexham from EFL Cup
Will Lankshear's debut strike ensured Middlesbrough made a winning start to the season as they beat Wrexham 1-0 in the Carabao Cup first round.
- The Guardian SportAug 7, 2026, 9:20 PMWill Lankshear starts off in style to see Middlesborough past Wrexham
£10m signing from Spurs scores fine volley on debut for new club Boro go one better than last year and advance to second round Will Lankshear’s debut strike ensured Middlesbrough made a winning start to the season as they beat Wrexham 1-0 in the Carabao Cup first round. Lankshear, a £10m summer signing from Tottenham, scored the only goal of the game in the 61st minute as he hooked home an excellent first-time volley. Middlesbrough almost claimed a seventh-minute opener, but while Adilson Malanda prodded Sebastian Berhalter’s cross goalwards from close range, Danny Ward kept the ball out with a superb point-blank save. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 8:55 PMMiddlesbrough 1-0 Wrexham: Spectacular Lankshear moves Boro into second round
Middlesbrough picked up a 1-0 win over Wrexham at the Riverside this evening, to secure their spot in the second round of the Carabao Cup.Tottenham Hotspur loanee Will Lankshear netted the only goal o...
- Sky Sports—Debut Lankshear goal sees Boro past Wrexham as Wolves & Stevenage progress
Will Lankshear's debut strike ensured Middlesbrough made a winning start to the season as they beat Wrexham 1-0 in the Carabao Cup first round.
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