Middlesbrough – Lincoln

Middlesbrough edged a tight 2‑1 victory over Lincoln at home, extending their lead in the table to fifth place with 13 points from six games. The win keeps their goal difference healthy at +4 (12 scored, 8 conceded), while Lincoln remain rooted in 16th with eight points and a negative goal difference of –1. The result also settles the season’s head‑to‑head in Middlesbrough’s favour, having already secured the only win in their two meetings. Both sides will now look to build on the outcome, with Middlesbrough eyeing a push for the top spots and Lincoln desperate for points to climb out of the relegation zone.