Tykes forward Conor Chaplin scored the only goal of the game 17 minutes from time as Boro failed to register a single shot on target for the second match running. Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings following the match – scroll down and flick though the pages to see them:
9. Ravel Morrison - 4
Tried to put himself about at times but was often bypassed in midfield. 4 | 2020 Getty Images Photo: Nathan Stirk
10. Ashley Fletcher - 4
Made a few runs into the channels but didn’t offer much of a threat. 4 | 2019 Getty Images Photo: Jan Kruger
11. Britt Assombalonga - 4
Another frustrating afternoon for the striker. Struggled to hold the ball up and spent most of the game on the fringes. 4 | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
12. Rudy Gestede - N/A
Rudy Gestede - (for Assombalonga, 72) Came on in the closing stages as Boro went direct. N/A | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images