The Teessiders were beaten 1-0 by the Cottagers after Anthony Knockaert scored the only goal of the game with just seven minutes on the clock. Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings following the match – scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see his marks:
5. Dael Fry - 6
Grew in confidence and tried to play out from the back when possible. 6 Photo: Mike Hewitt
6. Hayden Coulson - 6
Lost Knockaert for the goal but grew into the match. Managed to get further forward in the second half. 6 Photo: Alex Davidson
7. Adam Clayton - 4
A difficult night against Fulham’s tidy midfielders. Struggled to keep up with the Cottagers' slick passing. 4 Photo: Alex Davidson
8. George Saville - 6
Made a couple of bursts forward as Boro recovered from a terrible start. Saw a few shots blocked. 6 Photo: James Chance