The 2022-23 campaign delivered a dramatic and memorable resurgence for The Boro, culminating in an impressive 4th-place finish and a spot in the Championship Play-offs. The season was defined by the transformative arrival of head coach Michael Carrick, who steered the team from the relegation zone into the promotion picture. Spearheading the sensational attack was the Sky Bet Championship Player of the Year, Chuba Akpom, whose incredible 28 league goals secured the Golden Boot and saw him become the first Boro player to break the 20-goal barrier in over three decades. Akpom also set a new club record by scoring in nine successive home matches at the Riverside, making it a truly thrilling and defining chapter in the club's modern history.