Middlesbrough beat Rotherham in a close win on Sunday, 1x2, in a game relating to mathweek 46. In this competition, Paul Warne's team came from three defeats, and Tony Pulis's team came from a win. Michael Smith was decisive with 1 goal.
The opening goal was scored by Britt Assombalonga with 28 minutes on the clock, from the penalty spot. After 37 minutes, Obi Mikel doubled the lead for Middlesbrough.
Michael Smith netted the last goal in the 86th minute from the penalty spot.
After the result Middlesbrough are 7th in the table, with 73 points, while Rotherham sit 22nd place, with 40 points.