Wrexham loses to Middlesbrough in Carabao Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Wrexham faced Middlesbrough in their first match of the 2026/27 season on August 8 at Riverside Stadium, suffering a 1-0 defeat in the Carabao Cup. The match's only goal came from Will Lankshear. Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson criticized the referee's decision to book striker Sam Smith for diving after he slipped in the box. Despite the loss, Parkinson felt there were positives for his team going forward, highlighting the need to improve in future matches. Wrexham will take on Cardiff City in their first Championship match on August 17.
- •Wrexham loses 1-0 to Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup.
- •The match featured a controversial yellow card for Sam Smith.
- •Manager Phil Parkinson sees positives despite the defeat.
- •Wrexham next plays against Cardiff City on August 17.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Wrexham want to add 15-goal forward to Phil Parkinson’s attack before transfer deadline
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson says referee made bizarre decision during loss to Middlesbrough
"Wrexham’s first competitive outing of the 2026/27 season ended in disappointment. The Red Dragons were in first-round Carabao Cup action against Middlesbrough on Friday evening at the Riverside Stadium, having previously drawn 2-2 with Boro in their final game of last campaign.
"Wrexham got their competitive 2026/27 campaign underway last week, suffering their first defeat of the season. The Red Dragons travelled to Middlesbrough in the first round of the Carabao Cup and lost 1-0, exiting the competition as a result.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 9:00 AMWrexham want to add 15-goal forward to Phil Parkinson’s attack before transfer deadline
Wrexham got their competitive 2026/27 campaign underway last week, suffering their first defeat of the season. The Red Dragons travelled to Middlesbrough in the first round of the Carabao Cup and lost 1-0, exiting the competition as a result.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 1:30 PMWrexham boss Phil Parkinson says referee made bizarre decision during loss to Middlesbrough
Wrexham’s first competitive outing of the 2026/27 season ended in disappointment. The Red Dragons were in first-round Carabao Cup action against Middlesbrough on Friday evening at the Riverside Stadium, having previously drawn 2-2 with Boro in their final game of last campaign.
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