Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings following the match at the Riverside Stadium and awarded some decent marks despite the 1-0 defeat. Scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see who impressed and who struggled for Jonathan Woodgate’s side on the day:
1. Darren Randolph - 6
Made a couple of routine saves and was unlucky after a deflection led to West Brom’s winner. 6 Photo: Lewis Storey
2. Ryan Shotton - 7
Produced two crucial blocks to keep West Brom at bay. Was bailed out by Johnson after missing a pass in the second half but a decent display overall. 7 Photo: Frank Reid
3. Daniel Ayala - 6
Almost caught out with a poor back pass in the first half. Made a few important headers at the back. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
4. Dael Fry - 5
Struggled to cope with the pace of West Brom’s attackers in the second half. Was beaten by Diangana in the build-up to the winner. 5 Photo: Getty Images