The official stats said that Boro didn’t register a single shot on target against the Championship’s leakiest defence as the Teessiders’ winless run stretched to seven league games. Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings from the match – scroll down and flick through our gallery to see them:
5. George Friend - 5
Beaten in the air for the Luton goal. Played on the left of a back three but still looked rusty on his return to the side. 5 Photo: Alex Livesey
6. Hayden Coulson - 6
Boro’s best attacking outlet from left-back. Produced a few inviting crosses which almost forced an equaliser. 6 Photo: Alex Davidson
7. George Saville - 5
The deepest of Boro’s three central midfielders. Made a few important interceptions but offered little else. 5 Photo: James Chance
8. Paddy McNair - 4
Some neat link up play with Spence early on but faded quickly as Boro's midfield became stale. 4 Photo: Mike Hewitt