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Ryan Tunnicliffe's (right) goal was his first for Luton

Luton Town made it back-to-back wins in the Championship and ended a run of 12 away defeats in a row as they beat Middlesbrough in stormy conditions at the Riverside.

Ryan Tunnicliffe opened the scoring for the visitors, volleying home Dan Potts' cross after 17 minutes.

Boro substitute Britt Assombalonga went close to an equaliser late on but headed over from six yards.

And Luton held on to end the hosts' ten-match unbeaten run and finish the day four points adrift of fourth from bottom side Stoke City, who lost 4-2 away against QPR.

Luton came into the game looking to win away at Middlesbrough in the league for the first time since December 1972.

But, with Storm Dennis affecting the play at the Riverside, both sides struggled for chances in the opening half - with Tunnicliffe's first goal for the Hatters a rare moment of quality.

Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu had a good opportunity to double the lead mid-way through the second half after good work from Kazenga LuaLua, but the midfielder's effort sailed over the bar.

Middlesbrough were unbeaten in their last 10 home games in all competitions, but were uninspiring in front of goal.

Their loss means they are now only six points clear of the relegation zone and without a league win since New Year's Day.

Middlesbrough manager Jonathan Woodgate told BBC Tees:

"I'm really disappointed about the players not finding more quality on the pitch.

"It was a terrible game, not good enough from our point of view. We were really slow and didn't move the ball quick enough.

At the start of the game, they kept on slowing the game down. They had one shot on target, we had one shot on target. It was a really poor game."

Luton boss Graeme Jones told BBC Three Counties Radio:

"I am delighted with the win, I feel like it had been coming.

"All I am interested in is winning matches. All I have said is if we have everyone fit we will win matches and we will be competitive.

"I have a group of players I believe in. It is the first time I have had everyone available.

"The level of performance, effort and mentality was really satisfying today."