Speaking after the defeat, Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock tore into the quality of officiating throughout the game, and claimed: "I’m just really disappointed, I thought the lads played some good football and I thought we were the best side on the pitch.
“I didn’t see them have many chances at all and we’ve been let down by poor officials really nothing else.”
“I think with ten minutes gone, (Ryan) Manning took (Anfernee) Dijksteel out and not one of the four officials saw it, and it ended up him coming off injured. He’s deliberately kicked out at him and has taken him down.
“(Marc) Bola’s goal is a certain goal, it’s either a penalty to us or a certain goal, but because the kid dives he gives it as if they’re diving.
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Middlesbrough and the rest of the Championship, as the fall-out and reaction from the weekend's action continues:
5. Stoke target keen to stay in Scotland
Stoke City-linked midfielder Jake Doyle-Hayes is said to be looking to extend his contract with Scottish side St Mirren beyond the end of the season. He was released by Aston Villa last year, and attracted interest from a number of EFL sides. (Daily Record) Photo: Stu Forster
6. Terriers still chasing Niasse
Huddersfield Town are still believed to be in with a chance of signing free agent striker Oumar Niasse, who was released by Everton last summer. Work permit issues are thought to have scuppered the club's attempts to sign him last month. (The 72) Photo: Tony Marshall
7. Hornets new boy gives Championship review
Watford winger Philip Zinckernagel has revealed his determination to produce more attacking returns for the club, and opened up on the challenges of the Championship's "fast tempo" and varying quality of pitches. (Watford Observer) Photo: Richard Heathcote
8. Hammers close in on Dawson
West Ham United look set to sign Watford defender Craig Dawson on a permanent deal, likely to set them back just £2m. The ex-West Brom defender is understood to be two appearances away from activating the buying clause. (Evening Standard) Photo: IAN WALTON