Boro fell at the first hurdle in this season's EFL Cup despite grabbing an early opening goal at Craven Cottage.

The signs pointed towards a routine evening for Aitor Karanka's side when David Nugent put them ahead but they failed to build on that goal and allowed Fulham back into the game.

Julien de Sart's own goal got Fulham back on level terms before Lasse Christensen completed the turnaround in the second half of extra time.

Had Boro won at Craven Cottage, they would have been at home to Bristol City in the next round.

The result brings to an end Boro's unbeaten start to the new season. They will look to get back to winning ways at West Brom on Sunday.