League Cup

Middlesbrough secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Wrexham in the League Cup. The decisive goal came from W. Lankshear for Middlesbrough. Despite Wrexham holding slightly more possession at 51%, Middlesbrough proved more effective in front of goal, registering 13 shots compared to Wrexham's 11. The home side's lone goal was enough to send them through in a tightly contested match.