Middlesbrough went back to the top of the Championship with a 2-1 win over Ipswich Town at the Riverside - but how did each player fare for Rob Edwards’ side?
During an end-to-end first half, Boro keeper Sol Brynn saved George Hirst’s penalty when the game was still goalless. The hosts then took the lead when Delano Burgzorg’s low cross went in off Town defender Cedric Kipre just before half time.
Edwards’ men went further ahead when Morgan Whittaker converted his first Boro goal, before Dara O’Shea pulled one back for the visitors.
Here’s how each Boro player fared:

9. Morgan Whittaker - 7
Had a few heavy touches in the first half as he struggled to make an impact on the game. Kept looking for the ball and was involved in some quick Boro counter attacks. Was rewarded when he was involved in the build-up before netting his first Boro goal. 7 | Getty Images

10. David Strelec - 6
Missed a great chance in the first half when the game was goalless as he skewed an effort wide. Showed signs of his quality in a deeper position just behind the striker and grew into the match with some neat touches. Low cross from the right led to Boro’s second goal. Encouraging signs and more to come. 6 | Getty Images

11. Tommy Conway - 7
Started up front but didn’t receive much service in the early stages. Showed plenty of energy out of possession and was perhaps unfortunate not to score as he was denied by Ipswich keeper Alex Palmer in the first half. Switched to the right in the second half. 7 | Getty Images

12. Aiden Morris - 6
(for Strelec, 69) Helped provide more security in midfield in the closing stages, after only returning from international duty a day before the game. 6 | Getty Images


