The visitors were reduced to 10 men in the first half when George Saville was shown a straight red card for a late challenge on Krystian Bielik. Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings following the match – scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see them:
1. Aynsley Pears - 5
Slow to get down to Lawrence’s opener and parried a few efforts. Made a couple of decent saves late on. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
2. Jonny Howson - 5
Got forward a couple of times from wing-back in the first half but crossing was erratic. 5 Photo: Getty Images
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3. Daniel Ayala - 6
Made a couple of tough tackles and headed clearances. Was left in a spin for the opening goal. 6 Photo: Getty Images
4. Dael Fry - 5
A few sloppy passes in the first half. Couldn’t stop Lawrence doubling Derby’s lead late on. 5 Photo: Getty Images