Middlesbrough start the new season with a 2-1 win over Lincoln City in the Championship. The Boro are looking to make a push for promotion this season.
What happened?
Middlesbrough took the lead in the first half through a goal from Will Lankshear. However, Lincoln City equalized in the second half. Lankshear scored the winner in the 90th minute to give Middlesbrough the three points.
Why it matters for Middlesbrough
The win is a great start for Middlesbrough in their bid for promotion. They are currently 15 points behind leaders Coventry and will need to keep winning to close the gap.
What comes next?
Middlesbrough's next fixture is against Cardiff at home on October 17. They will be looking to build on this win and continue their push for promotion.
Middlesbrough are currently 5th in the Championship with 80 points from 46 games last season. They have scored 72 goals and conceded 47 this season. They are 15 points behind leaders Coventry and will need to keep winning to close the gap.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 5th in Championship, 80 pts, 22W-14D-10L from 46 games, recent form LLDDW.
Goals this season: 72 scored, 47 conceded (+25 goal difference).
Title race: 15 points behind leaders Coventry.
Last result: Hull City 1-0 Middlesbrough (2026-05-23).
Recent form (last 5): 0W-1D-4L (LLLLD, most recent first); lost the last 4.
Next fixture: vs Cardiff (at home, 2026-10-17).
