Liam Trotter struck as Millwall grabbed their second away point of the season and ensured Middlesbrough were held to a fourth successive league draw.

Barry Robson had put Boro ahead from 25 yards after Scott McDonald had chested the ball into his path for their first goal at home since August.

McDonald struck the post before Trotter headed home from close range after a scramble inside the Boro six-yard box.

Faris Haroun almost snatched the points for Boro but his header hit the post.

That came in the 95th minute after the substitute had connected with a cross from Marvin Emnes.

Boro are still unbeaten in the league this season and McDonald's strike against the Lions ended a sequence of three goalless draws.

The point took Boro to a landmark 11th game unbeaten since the start of the campaign, the best start since the club stepped up to the professional ranks in 1899.

But the draw was not enough to prevent Tony Mowbray's team from dropping down to third in the table.

The Lions had started the day in the relegation zone, but are now 21st, moving out of the bottom three on goal difference.

Lineup, Bookings (3) & Substitutions (5)

Middlesbrough

  • 01 Steele
  • 03 Bennett
  • 04 Bates
  • 14 Williams
  • 29 McMahon
  • 08 Thomson (Haroun - 65' )
  • 10 Bailey Booked
  • 17 Robson
  • 18 Arca (Nimely - 65' )
  • 07 McDonald (Martin - 84' )
  • 09 Emnes

Substitutes

  • 02 Hoyte
  • 06 McManus
  • 22 Martin
  • 38 Haroun
  • 26 Nimely

Millwall

  • 01 Forde
  • 05 Robinson
  • 16 Barron Booked (Smith - 90' )
  • 17 Mkandawire
  • 18 Ward
  • 06 Trotter
  • 15 Feeney
  • 24 Howard
  • 26 Abdou
  • 07 Henderson
  • 27 Agyemang (Simpson - 46' Booked )

Substitutes

  • 23 Mildenhall
  • 21 Smith
  • 14 Henry
  • 20 Simpson
  • 22 N'Guessan
Ref: Robert Madley
Att: 16,669

Match Stats

Shots

10 8

On target

5 4

Corners

8 4

Fouls

10 10

Live Text Commentary

90:00 +5:05 Full time

Full Time The referee brings the game to a close.

90:00 +4:16

A cross is delivered by Marvin Emnes, Faris Haroun produces a header from deep inside the area and strikes the post.

90:00 +1:00 Substitution

Substitution Jack Smith joins the action as a substitute, replacing Scott Barron.

90:00 +1:00

The assistant referee signals for offside against Jay Simpson. Jason Steele takes the free kick.

89:52

Barry Robson has an effort at goal and missed to the left of the goal.

88:33

Darius Henderson concedes a free kick for a foul on Joe Bennett. Shot comes in from Malaury Martin from the free kick.

84:50 Booking

Booking Scott Barron is cautioned.

85:19

Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Tony McMahon from the left by-line.

84:50 Booking

Booking Booking for Darren Ward.

83:57

Nicky Bailey fouled by Darius Henderson, the ref awards a free kick. Nicky Bailey takes the direct free kick.

83:11 Substitution

Substitution Malaury Martin replaces Scott McDonald.

80:46

Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Jay Simpson.

78:49

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Scott Barron by Barry Robson. David Forde takes the indirect free kick.

54:04

Brian Howard takes a shot. Matthew Bates gets a block in. Header from deep inside the area by Liam Trotter goes harmlessly over the crossbar. Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Tony McMahon. Tony McMahon takes a inswinging corner to the near post,

54:04 Goal scored

Goal - Liam Trotter - Middlesbro 1 - 1 Millwall Liam Trotter finds the net with a headed goal from close range. Middlesbrough 1-1 Millwall.

52:47

Jay Simpson takes a shot. Blocked by Matthew Bates. Corner taken by Brian Howard played to the near post,

75:13

The ball is crossed by Tony McMahon, save by David Forde.

74:28

Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Tony McMahon.

71:33

Joe Bennett challenges Jay Simpson unfairly and gives away a free kick. Jay Simpson shoots direct from the free kick.

67:48 Booking

Booking Booking for Jay Simpson for unsporting behaviour.

67:17

Jay Simpson concedes a free kick for a foul on Alex Nimely. Free kick taken by Joe Bennett.

64:45 Substitution

Substitution Julio Arca leaves the field to be replaced by Alex Nimely.

64:45 Substitution

Substitution Faris Haroun on for Kevin Thomson.

58:27

Inswinging corner taken by Brian Howard from the right by-line.

55:59

Corner taken by Brian Howard from the right by-line, Joe Bennett manages to make a clearance. Nadjim Abdou has an effort at goal from outside the penalty box which goes wide right of the target.

54:04

Brian Howard takes a shot. Matthew Bates gets a block in. Liam Trotter produces a header from inside the area that goes over the bar. Corner taken by Tony McMahon. Corner taken by Tony McMahon from the right by-line played to the near post,

54:04 Goal scored

Goal - Brian Howard - Middlesbro 1 - 1 Millwall A goal is scored by Brian Howard from close range to the top left corner of the goal. Middlesbrough 1-1 Millwall.

52:47

Jay Simpson takes a shot. Matthew Bates gets a block in. Corner taken by Brian Howard from the right by-line played to the near post.

51:51

Kevin Thomson takes the inswinging corner, Header by Nicky Bailey from deep inside the penalty area misses to the left of the goal.

50:40

Foul by Scott McDonald on Liam Trotter, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Liam Trotter.

49:46

The ball is crossed by Marvin Emnes, Scott McDonald has an effort at goal from the just inside the penalty box hitting the post.

49:11

Free kick awarded for a foul by Scott Barron on Barry Robson. Barry Robson takes the free kick.

48:51

Tamika Mkandawire concedes a free kick for a foul on Marvin Emnes. Free kick taken by Julio Arca.

48:33

Free kick awarded for a foul by Barry Robson on Liam Trotter. Liam Trotter takes the free kick.

47:51

Scott McDonald takes a shot. Save made by David Forde.

47:09

Corner taken by Kevin Thomson played to the near post, Paul Robinson makes a clearance.

46:09

Scott McDonald takes a shot. Blocked by Scott Barron. Kevin Thomson takes a outswinging corner.

45:39

Liam Trotter produces a right-footed shot from just outside the box that goes wide right of the goal.

45:01

The referee blows his whistle to start the second half.

45:01 Substitution

Substitution Jay Simpson on for Patrick Agyemang.

45:00 +1:01 Half time

Half Time The referee calls an end to the first half.

44:13

Tony McMahon is ruled offside. Indirect free kick taken by David Forde.

40:10

Patrick Agyemang concedes a free kick for a foul on Nicky Bailey. Direct free kick taken by Nicky Bailey.

39:23

Liam Feeney fouled by Julio Arca, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Tamika Mkandawire.

37:52

The referee blows for offside against Marvin Emnes. David Forde takes the indirect free kick.

35:30

The assistant referee flags for offside against Patrick Agyemang. Jason Steele takes the indirect free kick.

34:44 Booking

Booking Nicky Bailey is cautioned by the ref for unsporting behaviour.

34:34

Nicky Bailey gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Liam Trotter. Liam Feeney takes the free kick.

33:38

Brian Howard fouled by Barry Robson, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by David Forde.

32:07

Free kick awarded for a foul by Liam Trotter on Kevin Thomson. Kevin Thomson takes the free kick.

30:54

The offside flag is raised against Scott McDonald. David Forde restarts play with the free kick.

28:47

The ball is delivered by Patrick Agyemang, Headed effort from deep inside the penalty area by Liam Trotter misses to the left of the goal.

27:50

Shot from just outside the area by Scott McDonald misses to the right of the target.

26:58

Scott Barron produces a cross, save by Jason Steele.

23:29

The assist for the goal came from Tony McMahon.

23:29 Goal scored

Goal - Barry Robson - Middlesbro 1 - 0 Millwall Barry Robson finds the back of the net with a goal from outside the penalty area to the bottom right corner of the goal. Middlesbrough 1-0 Millwall.

22:30

Foul by Scott Barron on Barry Robson, free kick awarded. Kevin Thomson takes the free kick.

17:13

Joe Bennett produces a cross, blocked by Tamika Mkandawire. Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Nicky Bailey from the left by-line, save by David Forde.

16:29

Darren Ward gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Scott McDonald. Kevin Thomson restarts play with the free kick.

15:50

The ball is crossed by Julio Arca, save by David Forde.

10:54

Rhys Williams gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Liam Feeney. Free kick taken by Darren Ward. Scott McDonald is ruled offside. Indirect free kick taken by David Forde.

8:24

Scott McDonald is caught offside. Free kick taken by David Forde.

7:28

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Nadjim Abdou by Kevin Thomson. Paul Robinson takes the free kick.

6:40

Kevin Thomson challenges Brian Howard unfairly and gives away a free kick. David Forde takes the direct free kick.

5:43

The offside flag is raised against Barry Robson. Free kick taken by David Forde.

1:29

Foul by Darren Ward on Marvin Emnes, free kick awarded. Direct strike on goal from the free kick comes in from Barry Robson, save by David Forde.

0:00

The ref blows the whistle to start the match.

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