Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings following the match, after a second-half free-kick from Marvin Johnson handed the Teessiders all three points on home turf. Scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see how each Boro player performed on the day:
5. Lewis Wing - 6
A few probing passes early on. Subbed late in the second half. 6 Photo: Getty Images
6. Marvin Johnson - 7
Netted his first goal of the season with a free-kick. Switched to a wing-back role in the second half. 7 Photo: Frank Reid
7. Britt Assombalonga - 6
Battled away up top against three centre-halves. Didn’t get too many opportunities. 6 Photo: Getty Images
8. Daniel Ayala - 6
(for Bola, 69) - Came on to tighten things up when Boro switched to a back three. 6 Photo: Frank Reid