First-half goals from Ashley Fletcher and Marc Bola secured all three points for the Teessiders to make it back-to-back wins for Neil Warnock’s side.
Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player from the match – scroll down and flick through the pages to see how each player fared at the Madejski Stadium:
5. Paddy McNair - 7
Missed a few tackles early on but was solid after that at the back. Delivered an inviting free-kick which led to the opener. 7 Photo: Alex Pantling
6. Marc Bola - 9
Assured at the back and joined in with attacks when the chance presented itself. Cracking strike doubled Boro’s lead. 9 Photo: Alex Burstow
7. Jonny Howson - 8
A few sloppy passes early on but kept a close eye on Reading Alfa Semedo in the first half before the playmaker was replaced at half-time. 8 Photo: Stu Forster
8. Sam Morsy - 9
Assisted the second goal after a determined run into the box. Snapped into tackles in midfield and helped his side relieve the pressure. Outstanding performance. 9 Photo: George Wood