Middlesbrough remained four points clear at the top of the Championship but had to settle for a point against Stoke City, as they rued not taking advantage of their first half advantage.

While Sol Brynn was required to make three important saves in a far more open second half, Boro enjoyed near total dominance in the first half but just couldn’t find a way past Viktor Johansson. In the end, as they tired in the second half, they had to dig deep to ensure they at least took a point.

Rob Edwards made two changes for the game as Callum Brittain and Morgan Whittaker dropped out, with Alan Browne and Sverre Nypan in. That meant a change in formation for Boro, with Browne in a holding midfield role in between the defence and midfield line.

Boro started positive and established an early contro

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