Middlesbrough vs Wrexham

Result • EFL Cup • 1-0

EFL CupEFL CupFull Time
MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
1:0
HT 0–0
WrexhamWrexham
Riverside Stadium
Prediction accuracy:Middlesbrough2-1correct

Middlesbrough 1-0 Wrexham — Match Report

Middlesbrough secured a home victory with a 1-0 scoreline against Wrexham in the EFL Cup. The match was played at Riverside Stadium on Friday, August 7, 2026.

The only goal was scored by W. Lankshear (61', assisted by S. Berhalter).

Middlesbrough controlled 49% of possession compared to Wrexham's 51%. The hosts had 13 shots (3 on target) while the visitors managed 11 shots (2 on target). Corner kicks were 7-3 in favour of Middlesbrough.

Prediction accuracy: Betora's AI predicted a Middlesbrough win with probabilities of 49% home, 27% draw, 24% away and a most likely score of 2-1. The prediction was correct ✓ — the actual result was 1-0.

Top Performers

Sebastian Berhalter
1 4 key passes
7.7
Will Lankshear
1 1 key passes
7.5
Solomon Brynn
7.2
Callum Brittain
1 key passes
7.2
Luke Ayling
1 key passes
7.2