Neil Warnock came out victorious against his old club, leading Cardiff City to sack their current boss Mick McCarthy.
Middlesbrough’s summer signing Andraz Sporar opened the scoring with a penalty in the first half, before Martin Payero bagged his first goal for the club.
The win takes Boro into the top six on goal difference, however they join six other teams all on 21 points.
They will now host Birmingham City this weekend as they look to pick up their fourth successive victory, after three 2-0 wins.
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The win takes Boro into the top six on goal difference, however they join six other teams all on 21 points.