Charlton moved to the top of the Championship table following a 1-0 victory over Preston. QPR secured their second win in three games with a 2-1 come-from-behind win at Blackburn. Lincoln earned their first second-tier win in 65 years, defeating Bolton 1-0 courtesy of Ben House's 66th-minute goal. Bristol City claimed Michael Skubala's first win as boss with a 2-1 victory over Portsmouth, while Cardiff and Sheffield United played out a 2-2 draw. Norwich recorded an emphatic 4-1 home win over Burnley to get their campaign underway. Southampton shattered Millwall's perfect start with a 5-1 victory, featuring a double from Cyle Larin. Watford held West Ham to a 1-1 draw at Watford.

Derby suffered a 3-0 defeat to Swansea, who remained unbeaten. Middlesbrough continued their strong start with a 3-1 home win over West Brom, with Will Lankshear scoring his sixth goal in five games since his summer move from Tottenham. Wolves came from behind to beat Stoke 4-1 and extend their unbeaten start.

Key results saw Sheffield United remain winless after three draws, while QPR and Charlton both secured important victories in the early season action.