The Teessiders came from behind twice as a Lewis Wing strike and Ashley Fletcher header cancelled out goals from Julian Jeanvier and Bryan Mbeumo respectively. Ollie Watkins then netted a late winner for the hosts. 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. Ashley Fletcher - 7
Assisted Wing for Boro's opener and scored his side's second with a thumping header. Missed a great chance to put the Teessiders' 3-2 up though. 7 Photo: Jan Kruger
10. Britt Assombalonga - 5
(for Johnson, 63) Added an extra body in the final third as the game opened up. 5 Photo: Julian Finney
11. Rudy Gestede - N/A
(for Fletcher, 86) N/A Photo: Getty Images