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Will Lankshear off the bench to rescue Middlesbrough a point with Hellberg tinkering costly

The verdict as Middlesbrough come from behind to take a point against Cardiff City

By Craig Johns · Gazette Live

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 1:31 PM

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Substitute Will Lankshear scored the equalizer as Middlesbrough salvaged a 2-2 draw against Cardiff City.
First-half goals from Jack Moylan and Ollie Tanner had put Cardiff into a 2-0 lead.
Tommy Conway began the Middlesbrough fightback early in the second half before Lankshear's leveller.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Substitute Will Lankshear scored the equalizing goal to help Middlesbrough recover from a two-goal deficit and draw 2-2 with Cardiff City. Manager Hellberg made three changes from the midweek win against Stoke City, leaving Lankshear on the bench. Middlesbrough fell 2-0 behind in the first half after goals from Cardiff's Jack Moylan and Ollie Tanner capitalized on poor defending.

Hellberg introduced Lankshear and Sebastian Berhalter at half-time, shifting momentum quickly. Tommy Conway halved the deficit before Lankshear netted his 11th goal of the season. Despite Cardiff defender Gabriel Osho receiving a straight red card in the 83rd minute, Middlesbrough could not find a late winner.

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Will Lankshear off the bench to rescue Middlesbrough a point with Hellberg tinkering costly

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