Sheffield Wednesday 1 Middlesbrough 2 - Player ratings from Hillsborough

The Owls led through Jacob Murhpy but Paddy McNair equalised before Britt Assombalonga claimed the winner for the visitors deep into time added on.

Here are the match ratings from Hillsborough.

Sheffield Wednesday

Joe Wildsmith, 7: Made two important saves close together in the first half, couldn't do much about the first Middlesbrough goal and did his best to keep out the winner but the shot had too much behind it.

Dominic Iorfa, 6: Was up against a quick Middlesbrough attack but dealt with the threat well despite being isolated at times.

Kieran Lee, 6: Poor defending for the match-winner, as Assombalonga was unmarked in the final minute of the game.

Liam Palmer, 6: Helped limit Boro's chances before being subbed with 10 minutes to play.

Jacob Murphy, 7: Opened the scoring but should have had two goals after missing a great chance in the closing stages

Liam Shaw, 6: Making his full Owls debut, did well in a very open first half. Was subbed seven minutes into the second half.

Barry Bannan, 7: Tried to get forward with intent during the first half and early stages of the second but was well marshalled by Boro's midfield.

Tom Lees, 6: Worked hard in the heart of the Wednesday midfield.

Kadeem Harris, 6: Bright in the first half, dragged one effort wide from outside the box.

Atdhe Nuhiu, 5: After scoring a brace at Fulham he was unable to continue his form in front of goal against a physical Middlesbrough defence in what could be his last appearance for the Owls.

Connor Wickham, 5: Was guilty of giving away the ball for Boro's equaliser. Held it up well.

Substitues: Massimo Luongo (Shaw 52), 6.

Josh Windass (Nuhiu 73), 6.

Adam Reach (Palmer 80), 6.

Subs not used: Rhodes; Pelupesy, Odubajo, Dawson, Hunt, Da Cruz.

Middlesbrough

Dejan Stojanovic, 6: Was unlucky to be caught out by the opener but was always alert and reliable.

Marvin Johnson, 7: Worked hard on the left, should have had an assist after some smart play but Assombalonga put the shot wide.

George Friend, 7: Was focused and helped to limit the Owls' chances despite the hosts finding plenty of space in between the midfield and defence.

Dael Fry, 7: Almost put the ball in his own net at 1-1 but was committed to the cause.

Anfernee Dijksteel, 7: Key cog in an organised Boro defence

Paddy McNair, 8: Scored the equaliser and unlucky not to get more than one after hitting the post early on. Defended well.

George Saville, 7: Helped to clean up danger before it had the chance to become a problem. Didn't stop running all night.

Djed Spence, 7: Was on hand to get Boro on the attack from deep.

Marcus Tavernier, 7: Provided the perfectly-weighted cutback for McNair's equaliser. Was always looking to get in behind the Owls back three.

Ashley Fletcher, 8: Pressed well and was the one who pounced on the loose ball to help create Middlesbrough's first goal of the night before assisting the match-winner.

Britt Assombalonga, 8: Missed a decent chance with 15 minutes to go but made up for it with the match winner.

Substitutes: Harry Coulson (Tavernier) 7.

Subs not used: Patrick Roberts, Lukas Nmecha, Nathan Wood, Lewis Wing, Aynsley Pears.