The hosts came from behind and drew level eight minutes from time when Ashley Fletcher cancelled out Lukas Jutkiewitz’s first-half opener. Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings following the match – scroll down and flick though our picture gallery to see who shone and who struggled:
9. Patrick Roberts - 6
Won Boro’s penalty in the first half after a decent start. Forced of with an injury a minute later. 6 Photo: Alex Livesey
10. Lukas Nmecha - 6
A few flashes when cutting in from the left. Almost scored his first Boro goal in the first half. 6 Photo: Alex Livesey
11. Ashley Fletcher - 7
Stretched Birmingham’s backline with his probing runs. Deserved his goal late on. 7 Photo: Jan Kruger
12. Marcus Tavernier - 6
(for Roberts, 25) Had a few efforts at goal in the second half as Boro pushed for an equaliser. 6 Photo: James Chance