FORMER Blackburn Rovers midfielder Tom Cairney scored for Fulham but it wasn’t enough to earn his side three points.

Cairney equalised after Sam Baldock had put Brighton in front at Craven Cottage, but Tomer Hemed’s penalty deep into injury-time secured a 2-1 victory for the visitors.

Kike scored twice as promotion favourites Middlesbrough eased to a 3-0 Championship victory over Bolton at the Riverside Stadium.

Diego Fabbrini’s early opener preceded the Spaniard’s brace as last season’s play-off finalists, who began the campaign with an uninspiring goalless draw at Preston, put in a stylish performance back in front of their own supporters.

The win leaves Boro second in the table, two points behind early pacesetters Brighton.

The highest-scoring game of the weekend was at Ashton Gate where Bristol City were beaten 4-2 by Brentford.

City twice led through goals from Jonathan Kodjia and Aaron Wilbraham but ex-Rover Alan Judge and a Derrick Williams own goal brought the visitors level.

In between those Brentford goals, City forward Luke Freeman was shown a straight red card for a high challenge on Harlee Dean and in the second half the extra man counted as strikes from Hull target Andre Gray and Philipp Hofmann gave Marinus Dijkhuizen his first win as Bees boss.

Paul Clement is still looking for his first victory in charge of Derby as their stuttering start continued with a 1-1 draw at home to Charlton. Tony Watt put the Addicks ahead before Chris Martin equalised.

Nottingham Forest got off the mark with a 2-1 home victory against Rotherham, who prop up the table at this early stage following back-to-back defeats.

It was the same score at Portman Road as Tommy Smith and Freddie Sears turned the match around for Ipswich after Ross Wallace had put Sheffield Wednesday ahead.

Paul Gallagher’s first-half strike settled the game between two of last season’s promoted teams as Preston, who had Jordan Hugill sent off seven minutes from time, won 1-0 at MK Dons.

Scott Malone fired a last-minute equaliser as Cardiff fought back to draw 2-2 with QPR at Loftus Road.

Rangers looked to be heading for their first Championship win of the season after Charlie Austin added to Clint Hill’s opener.

Allan McGregor’s howler gifted Wolves a point against Hull as the Tigers rode their luck at Molineux.

The goalkeeper inexplicably let Nouha Dicko’s cross through his hands to present James Henry with a simple header to clinch a 1-1 draw.

Reading and Leeds were equally poor as they played out a goalless draw in a contest devoid of any meaningful incidents.T

he Royals have failed to win a Championship game at the Madejski Stadium since March.