The Teesiders parted company with Neil Warnock over the weekend, moving swiftly to bring in Chris Wilder as his replacement, and currently sit 14th in the second tier, and have won just six of their opening 17 matches.
As the old adage goes, goals win you games, and in that respect, Boro have struggled a little, registering 19 strikes so far.
But how much better could they be doing in front of goal?
We’ve taken a look at every Championship side's total shots tally, as well as their total number of goals scored, to determine their conversion rate so far this term.
Which clubs have been the most ruthless when it counts in 2021/22, and who has been the most wasteful? We’ve got all the answers right here.
*All data from Transfermarkt.
1. Bournemouth
Actual league position: 1st Total shots: 245 Goals: 31 Shot conversion rate: 12.7% (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Photo: Mike Hewitt
2. Fulham
Actual league position: 2nd Total shots: 365 Goals: 44 Shot conversion rate: 12.1% (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) Photo: Andrew Redington
3. Blackburn Rovers
Actual League Position: 7th Total shots: 235 Goals: 28 Shot conversion rate: 11.9% (Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images) Photo: Cameron Smith
4. Reading
Actual League Position: 16th Total shots: 214 Goals: 22 Shot conversion rate: 10.3% (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Photo: Richard Heathcote