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Wrexham vs Middlesbrough: lineups

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Wrexham 19 · 14 points
Middlesbrough 1 · 28 points

Predicted lineups Wrexham vs Middlesbrough

Wrexham 3-4-2-1
21 Ward or Patterson
2 Doyle
6 Worrall
5 Hyam
3 Ekomié
37 James
8 Whiteman
30 Imray or Kabore
27 O'Brien or O'Hare
18 Sheaf or Smith
11 Cadamarteri or Moore

Predicted lineup for Wrexham: Ward, Doyle, Worrall, Hyam, Ekomié, James, Whiteman, Imray, O'Brien, Sheaf, Cadamarteri

Middlesbrough 4-2-3-1
1 Vítek
30 Borges
29 Malanda
4 Phillips
2 Brittain
6 Berhalter
10 Morris
9 Conway
8 McGree
11 Cozier-Duberry
7 Lankshear

Predicted lineup for Middlesbrough: Vítek, Borges, Malanda, Phillips, Brittain, Berhalter, Morris, Conway, McGree, Cozier-Duberry, Lankshear

Wrexham

Wrexham face a genuine toss-up in goal for Middlesbrough's visit: Danny Ward is favoured ahead of Anthony Patterson, who has started every match in this run. There is uncertainty up front too, with Kieffer Moore, who has scored twice and added an assist in this spell, competing with Bailey Cadamarteri for the central striker's role.

Ben Whiteman is expected to return after missing the defeat at Sheffield United, while Callum O'Hare, who was also absent that day, is in a straight contest with Lewis O'Brien out wide. Ben Sheaf, who made his first start of this run in that match, is favoured over Sam Smith, and Issa Kabore and Danny Imray are both in contention on the right. Max Cleworth returned from a hamstring injury and played the second half against Sheffield United.

Middlesbrough

David Strelec is back involved for Middlesbrough after returning from injury and playing the final ten minutes against Charlton Athletic. Will Lankshear is expected to continue up front, with seven goals in his last four starts, while Amario Cozier-Duberry is likely to keep his place on the right after starting all five matches in this run.

Alfie Jones is still troubled by a calf injury, and Rokas Pukštas remains out with a hamstring problem. Ashley Phillips is expected to start alongside Adilson Malanda in central defence, with Callum Brittain and Neto Borges at full-back.

Injuries and suspensions

Wrexham

  • Sebastian Revan Hamstring injury Doubtful
  • Josh Windass Ankle injury Unavailable
  • Liberato Cacace Calf injury Unavailable
  • Nathan Broadhead Thigh injury Unavailable

Middlesbrough

  • Rokas Pukštas Injury Doubtful
  • Alfie Jones Calf injury Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Wrexham

  1. Kieffer Moore 5 goals 1 assists
  2. Danny Imray 1 goals 3 assists
  3. Ben Whiteman 1 goals 2 assists
  4. Jacques Ekomié 2 goals 0 assists
  5. Oliver Rathbone 1 goals 1 assists

Middlesbrough

  1. Will Lankshear 13 goals 0 assists
  2. Amario Cozier-Duberry 3 goals 5 assists
  3. Sebastian Berhalter 3 goals 2 assists
  4. Tommy Conway 1 goals 4 assists
  5. Callum Brittain 1 goals 2 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Wrexham

Player Starts Min. Form
Anthony Patterson 5/5 450 poor
Kieffer Moore 5/5 420 strong
Jacques Ekomié 5/5 414 solid
Dominic Hyam 5/5 393 mixed
Joe Worrall 4/4 360 solid
Callum Doyle 4/4 360 mixed
Callum O'Hare 4/4 351 poor
Ben Whiteman 4/4 334 strong

Middlesbrough

Player Starts Min. Form
Radek Vítek 5/5 450 mixed
Callum Brittain 5/5 450 excellent
Ashley Phillips 5/5 450 solid
Adilson Malanda 5/5 450 solid
Aidan Morris 5/5 450 strong
Neto Borges 5/5 423 solid
Amario Cozier-Duberry 5/5 396 excellent
Will Lankshear 4/5 371 excellent

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.39 2.05
  • Predicted goals3.3
  • Both teams to score92%
  • Over 2.5 goals67%
  • Corners10.3

Team comparison

WRX home Per match MID away
1.33 Points 1.83
1.67 Goals for 2.17
1.33 Goals against 1.33
1.39 xG for 2.06
1.41 xG against 1.28
5.0 Corners 5.3
LDWLW Home and away form DWDWW

Wrexham vs Middlesbrough: head-to-head record

3 previous meetings
0 Wrexham 2 draws 1 Middlesbrough
  • Goals per match2.33
  • Both teams scored67%
  • Over 2.5 goals33%
  • Aug 2026 Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Wrexham
  • May 2026 Wrexham 2 - 2 Middlesbrough
  • Oct 2025 Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Wrexham

Frequently asked questions

Who is the referee for Wrexham vs Middlesbrough?

Oliver Langford will referee Wrexham vs Middlesbrough.

When will the lineup for Wrexham vs Middlesbrough be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Wrexham against Middlesbrough?

Wrexham are without Sebastian Revan (hamstring injury), Josh Windass (ankle injury), Liberato Cacace (calf injury) and Nathan Broadhead (thigh injury).

Who is unavailable for Middlesbrough against Wrexham?

Middlesbrough are without Rokas Pukštas (injury) and Alfie Jones (calf injury).

What formation do Wrexham play?

Wrexham have used a 3-4-2-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Parkinson.

What formation do Middlesbrough play?

Middlesbrough have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-2-3-1.

How did the last meeting between Wrexham and Middlesbrough finish?

On 7 August 2026, Middlesbrough vs Wrexham finished 1-0.

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