Middlesbrough rally as Lankshear nets stoppage time winner | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Middlesbrough beat Lincoln City 2-1 at the Riverside Stadium. Adam Reach put the visitors ahead in the 12th minute after Tendayi Darikwa's cross. Will Lankshear levelled (62.) and then struck the winner in the first minute of second half stoppage time. Boro controlled the game with 76.5% possession and 22 attempts, reflecting sustained pressure. Boro visit Blackburn next in the Championship, while Lincoln City host Portsmouth.

Player of the Match: Will Lankshear led the line with five attempts and a brace, his late winner capping his first goals for the club.

Stat of the Match: George Wickens produced five saves, keeping Lincoln City in contention until added time.

Three Things We Learned: Boro's control was built on accuracy, completing 88.7% of their passes. Lankshear's output was clinical, with five attempts and three on target translating into two goals. Lincoln City's rearguard worked overtime, making 41 clearances and 19 interceptions.