The reported scoreline gives Wrexham a clear platform: they kept Middlesbrough from scoring and found the net through two different players. That spread of goals matters in a tight contest, where opponents cannot focus on a single scorer. Thomason and Rathbone supplied the decisive moments, turning a home performance into a statement result.
For Middlesbrough, failing to score is the sharper concern. The report links their difficulties to Will Lankshear being unavailable, but gives no detail on the reason or likely duration. It would be premature to treat one result as proof that the side cannot cope without him; it does underline how important it is to have alternative routes to goal.
The key question for Wrexham is whether they can carry the defensive discipline and finishing into their next fixture. For Middlesbrough, the response will be telling: if Lankshear remains absent, they will need other attackers to make the difference. The reported 2-0 score is a significant snapshot, but the next matches will show whether it marks a turning point or a setback in a longer campaign.