Dundee United and Falkirk had to settle for a share of the spoils after a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Tannadice.
Championship leaders Swansea and visitors Wrexham fought out a 0-0 draw in a passionate all-Welsh affair.
Two late goals underscored West Ham's second home victory in the space of five days and a 3-0 win over Derby that was less decisive than the scoreline suggests.
Will Lankshear's seventh goal in as many matches gave Middlesbrough a 1-0 victory against previously-unbeaten QPR.
Mikkel Ladefoged scored his first goal in English football to secure Lincoln a deserved late point against Southampton as they battled to a 1-1 draw with one of the Championship promotion favourites.
Stoke cruised to an emphatic 4-0 Sky Bet Championship win by dismantling 10-man Charlton Athletic with a ruthless home performance.
Aston Villa came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as Sonia Bompastor's side were denied a winning start to their WSL campaign.
Lyndon Dykes scored his first two goals for injury-hit Millwall as they returned to winning ways in the Sky Bet Championship in some style with a 4-0 victory over Bolton at The Den.
Jimmy-Jay Morgan's fifth goal of the season extended West Brom's bright start with a 1-0 home win over Watford in the Championship.
Norwich secured a first away victory of the Sky Bet Championship season with a strong performance in a 3-1 win at Sheffield United.
Callum Lang bagged an early brace as Preston edged past local rivals Blackburn 2-1 at Deepdale.
Burnley's dire start to the season under Nicky Hayen continued as Bristol City fought back in the closing stages to snatch a 2-1 victory at a tension-filled Turf Moor.
Goals from defender Conor Shaughnessy and Marezi earned Portsmouth their first home win of the season as they beat Cardiff 2-0 on an emotional afternoon at Fratton Park.
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Andoni Iraola registered his first win as Liverpool head coach as Alexander Isak scored twice inside nine minutes to beat Ipswich 2-0.
London City Lionesses started their star-studded era and the new Women's Super League season with a comfortable 2-1 win over Manchester United.
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Martin O'Neill declared himself happy with Celtic's transfer business while Derek McInnes insists he now has the type of dressing room he desires at Rangers.
There will be no fans allowed at Old Firm games between Celtic and Rangers in this season's Premiership and League Cup, the SPFL has announced.
Seconds before the curtain came down on the 2025/26 season, Brentford had a golden chance to do what they had never done before: qualify for Europe.