Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has picked the starting XI he would choose at the Riverside Stadium, with two changes from the team which started against Wednesday last time out. Scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see if you agree with his side.
5. LB: Ryan Shotton
May not be his preferred position yet Shotton was moved to left-back on Saturday to tighten up Boro's defence in the second half. Photo: Frank Reid
6. CM: Paddy McNair
One of the few players who came away with any kind of credit after Saturday's defeat. Photo: Getty Images
7. RW: Marvin Johnson
Made some decent runs in the second half against Wednesday as others failed to deliver. Photo: Frank Reid
8. LW: Ashley Fletcher
After a decent start to the season, Fletcher has been quiet in recent weeks. Boro's forward line is still yet to gel this term. Photo: Jan Kruger