Overview
- Wrexham beat Championship leaders Middlesbrough 2-0 at the Racecourse Ground on Wednesday, with George Thomason scoring in the 71st minute and Ollie Rathbone adding a headed finish in the 84th minute.
- Middlesbrough produced only one shot on target as they struggled without top scorer Will Lankshear, whose late unavailability was widely cited as weakening Boro’s attacking threat.
- Manager Phil Parkinson made four changes that restored energy and structure to Wrexham, with recalls for George Thomason and Max Cleworth credited for changing the game.
- Parkinson confirmed after the match that striker Sam Smith has suffered a cruciate knee injury, will undergo surgery next week and is likely to be sidelined for about nine months.
- The win moves Wrexham clear of the immediate relegation zone and cuts Middlesbrough’s lead at the top, with both clubs set to resume Championship action on Saturday.