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.
9. Ashley Fletcher - 4
Spent most of the game on the fringes and missed a sitter before he was taken off. 4 Photo: Jan Kruger
10. Britt Assombalonga - 5
(for Fletcher, 63) Posed more of a threat than Fletcher but still looks short of confidence. 5 Photo: Getty Images
11. Hayden Couson - N/A
(for Johnson, 75) Made his first appearance since August after recovering from injury. N/A Photo: Frank Reid