Premier League Cup

Middlesbrough stay in contention for last 16

27 Feb 2017

Boro's 1-0 win over AFC Wimbledon puts them second in Group F

Middlesbrough kept alive their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages with a 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon in Group F.

Alex Pattison netted the only goal from close range on 24 minutes, before he sent a free-kick narrowly over the bar as Boro controlled the first half.

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. @AlexPattison97 scores as #Boro seal #PLYouth win over @AFCWimbledon.

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— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 27, 2017

AFC Wimbledon pushed for an equaliser after the break, with Alfie Egan and Egli Kaja going close.

The result means Middlesbrough are two points clear of third-placed Charlton Athletic, who need to beat AFC Wimbledon in their final Group F fixture on Sunday 12 March to edge Boro out of the second qualification position.

See: Middlesbrough report