Changes for Boro.

Djed Spence and Marcus Tavernier come on for Duncan Watmore and Uche Ikpeazu.

That'll mean a re-jig up front for the visitors.

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Another chance for the Whites as Fulham win the ball back from a Boro throw.

Aleksandar Mitrovic nods the ball on and Fabio Carvalho advances before blazing well over from the edge of the area.

Neeskens Kebano sends in a low cross towards the penalty spot as the Boro defence rushes back towards goal.

Aleksandar Mitrovic can't connect cleanly.

Free-kick to Fulham just outside the box on the right.

Harry Wilson controls a cross-field ball and is then dragged down by Marc Bola as he looks to get on the end of it.

The home fans appeal for a penalty as Fabio Carvalho is eased off the ball by Sam Morsy in the box.

Referee Keith Stroud isn't swayed.

Replays show Morsy did give the teenager a strong arm in the back.

Defending for Fulham to do as Paddy McNair curls a free-kick into the box.

It's just about dealt with at the back post before Paulo Gazzaniga punches up in the air, then a follow-up header is blocked.

It's not pretty, but gets the job done.

The hosts start the second half brightly as Harry Wilson gets to the byline on the right, and the Welshman sends in a cross with his weaker foot.

It's behind Aleksandar Mitrovic and the Serb flicks out a foot to try and control it - but can't.

Moments later Josh Onomah sends a cross into the arms of Boro keeper Joe Lumley.

Into the second half in west London as Fulham get the game rolling.

Will the Whites hold on to give Marco Silva a win in his first game, or can Boro mount a comeback?

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Andy Bentley: Dear Middlesbrough, please don’t break Fabio Carvalho. He’s signing for Leeds soon!

There's certainly been plenty of transfer speculation linking the 18-year-old with a move away from Craven Cottage in recent days. Nothing official yet though.

A reminder, there is still more Championship action to come after the game at Craven Cottage.

Coventry City host Nottingham Forest at 16:30 BST. We'll bring you every kick from that one too.

It'll be the Sky Blues' first game in their home city since April 2019.

Neither of these sides have been pulling up trees on the opening day of the season in recent years.

Fulham have lost their first game of the campaign in the last three years - although two of those have been in the Premier League.

Boro only have two opening-day wins in the past 20 years, with nine draws and nine defeats.

Fulham nod away a Boro free-kick at the end of the half, and Harry Wilson's strike separates the sides at the break.

Marco Silva's first 45 minutes as Fulham manager have been promising, with the Whites looking purposeful when in possession.

Middlesbrough have been solid enough, but have struggled in the final third.

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Boro launch a free-kick from half way towards the Fulham box, but Uche Ikpeazu can't make anything from it as he heads forwards from the edge of the area.

Into three additional minutes at the end of the first half.

The visitors are ending the half with a spell of possession, but can't carve out an opening.

Boro boss Neil Warnock voices his frustration as Uche Ikpeazu is denied what he thought was a free-kick.

Fulham threaten again, as Neeskens Kebano almost gets onto the end of a ball forward from Tosin Adarabioyo - but Joe Lumley was there to field it.

Boro forward Matt Crooks gets some space on the right and, after beating Antonee Robinson, gets a cross into the box.

It's too close to the keeper, much to the frustration of several team-mates who'd made it into the area.

Another booking.

This time Uche Ikpeazu is shown yellow.

He leads with the arm while challenging for a header with Fulham skipper Tim Ream.

It was similar to the clash involving Aleksandar Mitrovic in the first minute, so referee Keith Stroud is at least being consistent.

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Paddy McNair does unleash a low effort at goal, but it's straight into the Fulham wall.

Boro haven't really tested Paulo Gazzaniga so far.

Boro have responded well to going behind.

Uche Ikpeazu battles well for the ball under the attentions of two Fulham players, and then Tosin Adarabioyo fouls the striker some 30 yards out.

Paddy McNair is lining this one up for a shot.