Boro boss Neil Warnock handed starts to new signings Yannick Bolasie and Darnell Fisher after they joined the club this week.
Norwich were also reduced to ten men when Emi Buendia was sent off midway through the second half.
Our Middlesbrough writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his marks from the match– scroll down and flick through the pages of our picture gallery to see them:
. NORWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Emi Buendia of Norwich City shoots during the Sky Bet Championship match between Norwich City and Middlesbrough at Carrow Road on January 30, 2021 in Norwich, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)
Emi Buendia of Norwich City shoots during the Sky Bet Championship match between Norwich City and Middlesbrough. Photo: Stephen Pond
. Marcus Bettinelli - 6
Didn’t have much to do. Kicking was a little aimless when the ball was at his feet. 6 Photo: Alex Pantling
. Darnell Fisher - 8
A solid debut. Tracked Norwich winger Todd Cantwell for most of the match and made some important blocks from crosses. 8 Photo: Stephen Pond
. Paddy McNair - 8
Kept Norwich striker Teemu Pukki quiet and marshalled the back four as Boro were put under pressure. 8 Photo: Alex Pantling
. Dael Fry - 8
Returned to the side and looked like he hadn’t been away. Positioned himself well and swept up danger. 8 Photo: Getty Images
1. Marcus Bettinelli - 6
Didn’t have much to do. Kicking was a little aimless when the ball was at his feet. 6 Photo: Alex Pantling
2. Darnell Fisher - 8
A solid debut. Tracked Norwich winger Todd Cantwell for most of the match and made some important blocks from crosses. 8 Photo: Stephen Pond
3. Paddy McNair - 8
Kept Norwich striker Teemu Pukki quiet and marshalled the back four as Boro were put under pressure. 8 Photo: Alex Pantling
4. Dael Fry - 8
Returned to the side and looked like he hadn’t been away. Positioned himself well and swept up danger. 8 Photo: Getty Images