The match was overshadowed by an injury to Dael Fry which left Boro boss Neil Warnock furious after the defender was left with a cut just below his eye.
Joe Rothwell then scored the only goal of the game for the visitors.
Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his marks from the match– scroll down and flick through the pages to see how each player fared:
1. Marcus Bettinelli - 6
Left exposed for the goal. Was alert to keep out Adam Armstrong’s low effort at 1-0. 6 Photo: Alex Pantling
2. Djed Spence - 5
Looked bright going forward at the start of the second half but switched off when Rothwell was left free to convert the opener. 5 Photo: Getty Images
3. Paddy McNair - 7
Delivered a couple of excellent set-pieces which should have led to a goal. Comfortable on the ball. 7 Photo: Alex Pantling
4. Dael Fry - N/A
Forced off in the early stages after suffering a nasty cut above his eye when he was caught by the boot of Jarrad Branthwaite. N/A Photo: PA