Mateusz Klich scored the only goal of the game for the Whites on the stroke of half-time, as Boro’s Championship winless run extended to nine games. Our Middlesbrough writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings following the match – scroll down and flick through the pages to see them:
. MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Helder Costa of Leeds United shoots as Aynsley Pears of Middlesborough attempts to save during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Leeds United at Riverside Stadium on February 26, 2020 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United. | 2020 Getty Images Photo: George Wood
. Aynsley Pears - 7
Made a couple of sharp stops to keep Boro in contention in the first half. Left exposed for the goal. 7 | 2020 Getty Images Photo: George Wood
. Jonny Howson - 6
Played on the right of a back four and had a difficult job against the lively Jack Harrison. Stuck to his task. 6 | 2020 Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey
. Harold Moukoudi - 5
Caught ball watching a few times. Made a few important interceptions too but slow to close down Klich for the goal. 5 | 2020 Getty Images Photo: Julian Finney
. Ryan Shotton - 7
Didn’t panic when Leeds broke into the penalty area and made some crucial tackles under pressure. Poor clearance led to the goal though. 7 | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
. George Friend - 5
Struggled against the pace of Helder Costa on the left of a back four. Subbed after half-time. 5 | 2020 Getty Images Photo: George Wood
1. Aynsley Pears - 7
Made a couple of sharp stops to keep Boro in contention in the first half. Left exposed for the goal. 7 | 2020 Getty Images Photo: George Wood
2. Jonny Howson - 6
Played on the right of a back four and had a difficult job against the lively Jack Harrison. Stuck to his task. 6 | 2020 Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey
3. Harold Moukoudi - 5
Caught ball watching a few times. Made a few important interceptions too but slow to close down Klich for the goal. 5 | 2020 Getty Images Photo: Julian Finney
4. Ryan Shotton - 7
Didn’t panic when Leeds broke into the penalty area and made some crucial tackles under pressure. Poor clearance led to the goal though. 7 | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images