Middlesbrough defeated Wrexham 1-0 in the Carabao Cup first round thanks to a debut goal from Will Lankshear.
Key facts
- •Will Lankshear scored his first goal for Middlesbrough in the 61st minute.
- •Lankshear joined Middlesbrough from Tottenham this summer for a reported £10 million fee.
- •Wrexham goalkeeper Danny Ward made a notable save against Adilson Malanda in the seventh minute.
- •Middlesbrough player Morgan Whittaker hit the post in the 87th minute.
- •The goal was assisted by Leo Castledine, who headed a cross from Jeremy Sarmiento into Lankshear's path.
Middlesbrough began their season with a 1-0 victory against Wrexham in the first round of the Carabao Cup. The decisive goal came in the 61st minute from Will Lankshear, a £10 million summer signing from Tottenham, who scored with a first-time volley.
By the numbers
Match highlights and key moments
Middlesbrough nearly took the lead in the seventh minute, but Wrexham goalkeeper Danny Ward saved an effort from Adilson Malanda. Wrexham also created chances, with Danny Imray missing a connection on a cross and Sam Smith having a low shot blocked by Middlesbrough goalkeeper Sol Brynn before halftime. After Lankshear's goal, Middlesbrough looked to extend their lead, but Morgan Whittaker hit the post with a low strike in the final minutes of the match.
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