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Will Lankshear’s first league appearance for Middlesbrough produced a late winner after Lincoln led early and ended a 29-match unbeaten run.
On Saturday, Middlesbrough secured a 2-1 victory over Lincoln in their Championship opener, with marquee signing Will Lankshear netting a second-half double to complete the comeback.
Lincoln played their first second-tier match in 65 years and made a strong start, with Adam Reach opening the scoring in the 12th minute with a 15-yard shot beyond goalkeeper Radek Vitek.
Middlesbrough equalized in the 62nd minute when Callum Brittain's cross deflected to Leo Castledine, whose angled drive was diverted home instinctively from six yards out by Lankshear.
Lankshear struck in stoppage time after brilliant work from substitute Riley McGree on the right, ending Lincoln's 29-game unbeaten run across all competitions since early December.
Lincoln's new joint head coaches Chris Cohen and Tom Shaw faced a difficult league debut following manager Michael Skubala's departure to Bristol City in May.