 The club were relegated immediately back down to the Football League Championship at the end of the season.Howson recorded a total of 37 appearances and scored six goals in the EFL Championship and 38 appearances and scoring six goals in all competitions.On 7 July 2017, after much speculation, Howson signed for newly-relegated EFL Championship club Middlesbrough, for an undisclosed fee, reported to be around £6 million.