Middlesbrough Secures 3-0 Victory Over Charlton Athletic

Middlesbrough achieved a decisive 3-0 victory against Charlton Athletic at the Riverside Stadium, reinforcing their position at the top of the Championship standings. Will Lankshear was instrumental in the win, scoring two goals, while Sebastian Berhalter opened the scoring in the 12th minute.

The match saw early action with a yellow card issued to Charlton's Tyler Bindon for a late challenge. Berhalter's goal came after a well-placed pass from Amario Cozier-Duberry, allowing him to finish neatly past the goalkeeper. Despite some attempts from Charlton, including a close-range shot from Joe Rankin-Costello, they struggled to find the net.

Lankshear's first goal came just before halftime, following a through ball from Berhalter. In the second half, Middlesbrough maintained control, and Lankshear sealed the victory with a strike in the 82nd minute after a defensive slip from Charlton. This win marks Lankshear's 15th goal in all competitions this season.