David Meyler and Abel Hernandez send Hull Tigers roaring into second while Shola Ameobi makes instant impact at Bolton

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Steve Bruce got one over his old club Birmingham as Hull defeated Blues 2-0 to replace them in second place in the Sky Bet Championship.

Ex-Blues player and boss Bruce was indebted to two goals in the space of three minutes from David Meyler and Abel Hernandez as Birmingham's run of four straight wins came to an end. 

Both Middlesbrough and Derby claimed victories on the road to enhance their promotion credentials, beating Wolves and Huddersfield 3-1 and 2-1 respectively.

Abel Hernandez (right) celebrates scoring to help send Hull up to second in the Championship

David Meyler (left) was also on target as Steve Bruce got the better of his former club Birmingham

Boro had gone behind to Dave Edwards' first-half opener before rallying through Diego Fabbrini, Grant Leadbitter and Stewart Downing, while George Thorne scored the Rams' winner after Chris Martin and Harry Bunn had traded strikes.

Shola Ameobi made an immediate impact at Bolton, but Steve Evans' Leeds came from behind to record their second straight 1-1 draw since he arrived at Elland Road.

Ex-Newcastle striker Ameobi was introduced as a 12th-minute substitute and 20 minutes later he had put Wanderers ahead. However, Mirco Antenucci was brought down by Prince-Desir Gouano in the area, resulting in a red card for the defender, and the Italian stepped up to convert the spot-kick and earn Evans' men a point.

New signing Shola Ameobi (right) high fives Ben Amos after his strike earned Bolton a 1-1 draw with Leeds

Diego Fabbrini (left) races away after scoring in Middlesbrough's 3-1 defeat of Wolves

Wanderers loanee Liam Trotter also enjoyed a debut goal with his new club Nottingham Forest, who drew 1-1 with Ipswich. Trotter's move to Forest was only completed on Saturday morning but his equaliser in the fifth minute of stoppage time cancelled out Jonathan Parr's opener.

Charlton slipped to their second 3-0 loss at home in five days as Brentford followed Preston's lead in recording a comprehensive away success at The Valley. This loss made it 10 games without a win in all competitions for the Addicks, who conceded goals to John Swift, Alan Judge and Lasse Vibe.

QPR also enjoyed a 3-0 victory over MK Dons, with Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, Matt Phillips and Junior Hoilett all on target.

Junior Hoilett celebrates scoring in QPR's 3-0 victory over MK Dons at Loftus Road