Boro came from behind after Liam Moore’s opener, before Ashley Fletcher and Patrick Roberts turned the match around for the Teessiders. Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings after the game – scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see how each man fared:
5. Marvin Johnson - 6
Was the closest player to Moore when the Reading man converted the opener. Got forward a couple of times from left-back and assisted the winner. 6 Photo: Lewis Storey
6. Jonny Howson - 8
A tireless display in front of Boro’s back four. Mopped up danger and snapped into tackles. 8 Photo: Getty Images
7. George Saville - 8
An excellent performance apart from one lapse of concentration at the start of the second half. Picked up loose balls and recycled the ball well in midfield. 8 Photo: Alex Davidson
8. Djed Spence - 6
Wasn’t his best game but put a shift in on the right. Played in a more advanced position. 6 Photo: Justin Setterfield