United led 2-0 at the break with both goals coming from Arnau Puigmal, but Boro pulled one back, before Tahith Chong ensured victory and will claim a double himself, even if his first may, ultimately, go down as a Daniel Dodds own goal.
One or two fans in the crowd looked a little worried just before the kick-off when the stadium lights started flickering, but there was no need for concern as the disco-style light show was just Boro’s novel way of introducing the action.
There was a chill in the air, which is hardly surprising for this little corner of the country in November, and drizzle was falling as the teams emerged from the tunnel.