Stats site Infogol have compiled an intriguing 'fairness' ranking of last weekend's Championship fixtures, based on shots, xG, and the final scoreline. This is how Boro's loss ranks against every other fixture, ranked from to least to most fair.
5. Luton Town vs Preston North End - Fairness rating = 70.2%
Luton's shots: 5. Luton's xG: 0.23. Score: 1-1. Preston's shots: 12. Preston's xG: 1.35. Photo: Pete Norton
6. West Brom vs Birmingham City - Fairness rating = 71.1%
Baggies' shots: 20. Baggies' xG: 1.45. Score: 0-0. Blues' shots: 7. Blues' xG: 0.31. Photo: Catherine Ivill
7. Huddersfield Town vs Wigan Athletic - Fairness rating = 73.5%
Terriers' shots: 9. Terriers' xG: 0.54. Score: 0-2. Latics' shots: 9. Latics' xG: 1.13. Photo: Gareth Copley
8. Fulham vs Brentford - Fairness rating = 75.6%
Fulham's shots: 9. Fulham's xG: 0.60. Score: 0-2. Brentford's shots: 13. Brentford's xG: 1.31. Photo: Bryn Lennon