Both Boro head coach Jonathan Woodgate and Terriers boss Danny Cowley admitted the visitors deserved to win the game – yet individual performances were mixed. Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings following the match – scroll down to see who shone and who struggled for the Teessiders.
1. Aynsley Pears - 6
Little to do on his first Championship start but held the few efforts which came his way. A few loose clearances though. 6 | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid
2. Ryan Shotton - 6
Took a whack in the first half but continued. Boro’s defence will face tougher tests this season. 6 | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid
3. Daniel Ayala - 7
Missed an early change but was a commanding presence at the back. Boro's best on the night. 7 | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid
4. Dael Fry - 5
Still looks a little rusty. Lost Kachunga in the first half and received a booking for tugging back the Huddersfield man. 5 | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images