Thursday
Hibernian reached the UEFA Conference League play-offs after a battling goalless draw in North Macedonia. Martin Boyle’s side progress thanks to a 2-1 aggregate victory against Shkendija.
Saturday
In the EFL Championship, Tyrese Campbell was introduced from the substitute’s bench tasked with finding a winning goal. His Sheffield United side finished the game strongly but had to settle for a goalless draw against Birmingham City at Bramall Lane.
A late rally almost earned Preston North End a point at Bolton Wanderers but it proved to be too little too late. Callum Lang’s men lost 2-1 in the early Championship kick-off in Horwich.
Also in England’s second tier, despite taking a first half lead Zak Swanson’s Portsmouth lost 3-1 against Queens Park Rangers at a disappointed Fratton Park.
Tom Hamer’s Lincoln City conceded a last gasp goal to leave the Riverside Stadium empty handed, losing 2-1 against Middlesbrough.
Jack Evans and Harry Souttar both featured in the opening League One fixture of the season. Notts County earned themselves an encouraging 1-1 draw against Leicester City at Meadow Lane.
An added time equaliser denied MK Dons victory at Oxford United. Gethin Jones completed 90 minutes of action in the 2-2 draw.
Aaron Morley’s assist gave Wycombe Wanderers an early lead at Blackpool, although the hosts fought back to secure a 1-1 draw.
Oldham Athletic got their season off to winning start with a 2-0 win against Port Vale at Boundary Park, where Ryan Delaney marshalled his defence to a vital clean sheet.
Also in League Two, Jordan Davies scored on his competitive debut for Tranmere Rovers in a 2-0 win against Shrewsbury Town at Prenton Park.
Sunday
Partick Thistle made Hibernian work hard for their win in the Premier Sports Cup. Martin Boyle’s side edge through to round three thanks to a narrow 1-0 success at Easter Road. #FullNinetyFamily