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How Boro beat Juventus: Matchwinner from non-league, Ibeh’s ‘edge’ & ‘top’ McCabe

Middlesbrough's Under-21s beat Juventus in the Premier League International Cup at the Riverside on Wednesday night

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 9:10 AM
How Boro beat Juventus: Matchwinner from non-league, Ibeh’s ‘edge’ & ‘top’ McCabe
Key Things to Know
  • Layton Campbell came off the bench to score the winning goal for Middlesbrough Under-21s against Juventus.
  • The victory sent Middlesbrough to the top of Group A in the Premier League International Cup.
  • Campbell joined Middlesbrough after scoring 15 goals in 16 games for non-league side Whitley Bay.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former non-league forward Layton Campbell scored a late winning goal as Middlesbrough Under-21s defeated Juventus in the Premier League International Cup at the Riverside Stadium. The 19-year-old came off the bench to secure the victory, putting Mark Tinkler's side on four points from two matches and lifting them to the top of Group A.

Tinkler's lineup featured Cruz Ibeh, Law McCabe, and defender James Wilson, who impressed after returning from a lengthy injury. Tinkler praised the team's defensive work rate and resilience against a physical Juventus side, highlighting Campbell's ongoing progress following his signing from Whitley Bay.

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