Middlesbrough and Derby County have headed into half time level following a goalless first half at the Riverside Stadium this afternoon.

The home side have the first real chance of the match, as Lee Tomlin threaded the ball through for Danny Graham, but he could only slice his effort high.

The Rams responded with Andre Wisdom crossing the ball in to test the Middlesbrough defence, but there was no-one there to collect his delivery.

Patrick Bamford tried to set up Chris Martin for the opening goal, but his finish was comfortably blocked and cleared.

Martin had another chance shortly before the break when Craig Forsyth curled in a low cross, but he could only flick the ball wide.

Written by
Sian Cowper