Lee Tomlin 's superb solo effort gave Middlesbrough a 50th minute lead . The game was played in front of an estimated crowd of more than 50,000 at the Riverside Stadium and saw Boro go top with three goals from their two best players - Steven Pienaar and Joey Bamford could have made it 3-0 but saw his penalty saved late on . Win moves Middlesbrough on to 78 points in the Championship in fourth .
Lee Tomlin 's superb solo effort gave Middlesbrough a 50th minute lead . Patrick Bamford doubled the hosts lead on 66 minutes . Bamford could have made it 3-0 but saw his penalty saved late on . Win moves Middlesbrough on to 78 points in the Championship in fourth .