First-half goals from Callum Paterson and Liam Shaw put the hosts two goals ahead before Duncan Watmore pulled a goal back after the interval.
Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his marks from the match – scroll down and flick through the pages of our picture gallery to see who shone and who struggled:
13. Chuba Akpom - 5
(for Assombalonga, 63) Tried to find space but couldn’t get a clear chance against three Wednesday centre-backs. 5 Photo: Getty Images
14. Marcus Browne - N/A
(for Johnson, 76) Provided another attacking option. N/A Photo: Jan Kruger
15. Djed Spence - N/A
(for Dijksteel, 87) Came on in the closing stages. N/A Photo: Getty Images