The Teessiders suffered a 1-0 defeat at Watford on Friday night, yet manager Neil Warnock was pleased with his side’s performance at Vicarage Road.
Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has picked out some of the division’s winners and losers from the weekend – scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see them:
9. W: Tomas Kalas
The former Boro defender was made Bristol City captain earlier in the week and proved his worth by heading home a late winner in the Robins' 2-1 win over Coventry. It was also revealed that the 27-year-old helped produce a motivational video which was shown to the squad before kick-off. It seemed to have the desired effect. Photo: Harry Trump
10. L: Stoke City
Stoke's goalless draw at Millwall is a game both sides will want to forget, yet Potters boss Michael O'Neill felt his side were hard done by after Jacob Brown was denied a late penalty. "The referee has a decision to make and there is clear contact. Hutchinson comes straight into the back of Jacob. And Jacob gets to the ball first," said O'Neill. Photo: Nathan Stirk