MATCH STATS

BORO v BRISTOL CITY

4 6 10 6 9 7 11 9 46 54

with Paterson’s 55th-minute freekick in front of goal. City were home and dry with 11 minutes remaining when Wells stabbed past Stojanovic after Fry had failed to cut out Weimann’s through-ball.

Although striker Assombalonga reduced the deficit three minutes later, there was no way back for the home side as they continue to look in peril near the foot of the Championship table with just three games left to play.