A late Teemu Pukki penalty gave the visitors all three points after Marcus Tavernier saw a spot kick ruled out for the hosts.
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 how each player fared:
13. Sam Folarin - 6
(for Spence, 66) A few flashes in the closing stages. 6 Photo: JPI Media
14. Britt Assombalonga - N/A
(for Akpom, 74) Came on as Boro pushed for a leveller. N/A Photo: Alex Pantling
15. Patrick Roberts - N/A
(for Tavernier, 81) A late sub as Boro applied some pressure in the closing stages. N/A Photo: Alex Davidson