Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings following the match, after a second-half free-kick from Marvin Johnson handed the Teessiders all three points on home turf. Scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see how each Boro player performed on the day:
1. Anfernee Dijksteel - 6
Provided an outlet from right-back in the first half and put a couple of good crosses into the penalty area. 6 Photo: Getty Images
2. Dael Fry - 7
Made several important blocks and tackles at the back as he captained the side for the second match running. 7 Photo: Getty Images
3. Marc Bola - 5
Struggled to deal with Reading wing-back Yiadom in the first half when he was left exposed. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
4. Adam Clayton - 6
Was sometimes left exposed in the middle of the park but beavered away and continued to snap into challenges. 6 Photo: Frank Reid