Former striker Jordan Hugill came back to haunt his former club with the winner, he actually injured himself in the process of scoring the only goal of the game.
Boro have now been beaten by Hull City and QPR in recent days and remain in deep relegation trouble with Neil Warnock not yet having the impact he would have liked after replacing Jonathan Woodgate in the dugout.
9. Patrick Roberts.
Looked like Boro’s best route to goal throughout. Was a threat cutting in from the right. 7 Photo: Alex Davidson
10. Ashley Fletcher.
Recalled to the starting XI, operating to the left of Assombalonga. Forced a decent save from Lumley in the first half but was quiet for large spells. 5 Photo: Gareth Copley
11. Britt Assombalonga.
Had a couple of efforts at goal which were saved by the keeper. The ball never really dropped for him in the penalty area. 5 Photo: Jan Kruger
12. Paddy McNair
(for Morrison, 65) Brought on as Boro pushed for a leveller but didn't make much of a difference. 5 Photo: Alex Davidson