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Middlesbrough vs Wrexham

Carabao CupFull time · 7 Aug 2026
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Won
Full time
1 — 0
90+4'
⚽ unknown 61'
Wrexham
Lost
Wrexham

Who won Middlesbrough vs Wrexham?

Middlesbrough 1 Wrexham 0, full time in the Carabao Cup. Our model's pre-match pick was Both teams to score — No, which landed. Before this meeting the sides had met once in the fixtures we hold, and it was drawn.

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Match StoryFull breakdown

Middlesbrough 1–0 Wrexham

Middlesbrough edged a tight Carabao Cup opener at the Riverside, winning 1-0 thanks to a 61st-minute goal, while Wrexham created four big chances and squandered the lot. A result built on Boro's work rate and Wrexham's wastefulness.

Carabao CupFri 7 Aug, 20:00

Our pick

Middlesbrough to win

56%Won

Result

Middlesbrough1:0Wrexham

Middlesbrough v Wrexham

Our model called Middlesbrough to win at 56%. Middlesbrough 1-0 Wrexham. Pick landed.
Key Takeaways
Result

Middlesbrough beat Wrexham 1-0 at home.

Goals

A single goal kept the match under the 2.5 line.

Match FactsThe record of the game
CompetitionCarabao Cup
ResultMiddlesbrough 1–0 Wrexham
Kick-off
xGMiddlesbrough 1.61 · Wrexham 1.34
xG on targetMiddlesbrough 1.68 · Wrexham 0.31
Non-penalty xGMiddlesbrough 1.61 · Wrexham 1.34
Expected pointsMiddlesbrough 1.55 · Wrexham 1.20
SportsEvent ✓BreadcrumbList ✓Dataset ✓One Organization graph ✓NewsArticle (report) ✓
First Goal
U
61'⚽
Unknown
Sebastian BerhalterAssist: Sebastian Berhalter
Match Report
Middlesbrough 1-0 Wrexham: Boro Grind Out Carabao Cup Win as Wrexham Waste Four Big Chances
CMConnor Maguire

Middlesbrough 1-0 Wrexham: Boro Grind Out Carabao Cup Win as Wrexham Waste Four Big Chances

Middlesbrough edged a tight Carabao Cup opener at the Riverside, winning 1-0 thanks to a 61st-minute goal, while Wrexham created four big chances and squandered the lot. A result built on Boro's work rate and Wrexham's wastefulness.

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Key Events
  1. 43'
    WrexhamLewis O'BrienLewis O'Brien
    Foul
  2. 56'
    WrexhamSam SmithSam Smith
    Simulation
  3. 65'
    WrexhamRyan LongmanRyan Longman
    off: Daniel Edward Peter Imray
  4. 67'
    MiddlesbroughGeorge EdmundsonGeorge Edmundson
    off: Max Arfsten
  5. 67'
    MiddlesbroughKyle JosephKyle Joseph
    off: Jeremy Sarmiento
  6. 72'
    WrexhamBen WhitemanBen Whiteman
    off: Matty James
  7. 72'
    WrexhamKieffer MooreKieffer Moore
    off: Sam Smith
  8. 72'
    WrexhamBailey CadamarteriBailey Cadamarteri
    off: Oliver Rathbone
  9. 76'
    WrexhamD. Keillor-DunnD. Keillor-Dunn
    off: Nathan Broadhead
  10. 85'
    WrexhamDominic HyamDominic Hyam
    Foul
  11. 90+3'
    MiddlesbroughCruz IbehCruz Ibeh
    off: Morgan Whittaker
  12. 90+1'
    WrexhamCallum DoyleCallum Doyle
    Foul

+3 more events without full detail from the data feed.

Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Middlesbrough 1.61 xGWrexham 1.34 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Middlesbrough vs Wrexham?

The match finished 1-0 to Middlesbrough.

Who won Middlesbrough vs Wrexham?

Middlesbrough won the match 1-0.

When did Middlesbrough vs Wrexham take place?

The match took place on Friday, 7 August 2026.

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Middlesbroughvs West BromSat 29 Aug, 12:30
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Wrexhamvs BirminghamFri 28 Aug, 20:00
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📊 Match recap and data context

Middlesbrough beat Wrexham 1-0 at the Riverside in the Carabao Cup. Our model backed Middlesbrough to win at 56% probability, and the pick landed. The hosts controlled the match despite recent form that had yielded four draws in five games; Wrexham, who arrived on the back of two wins in five, could not find an equaliser. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The result handed Middlesbrough progression in the Carabao Cup and a morale boost after four draws. Wrexham's elimination ended their cup run and left them chasing consistency in their league campaign. Our model noted Middlesbrough's xG advantage of 1.68 aligned with the scoreline; their defensive record at 20 percent clean sheets remained a concern despite this shutout. Both sides now refocus on league priorities.

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