Newcastle made a spluttering start to life in the English Football Championship as the fallen giants scraped a 1-1 draw at fellow relegated side West Bromwich Albion.
Cardiff City set a ferocious pace on the opening day as a 4-0 victory over promoted Scunthorpe put the Welsh club top of the table.
At Derby, Nigel Clough won the battle of the famous managerials sons bidding to follow in the footsteps of their legendary fathers as the Rams defeated Peterborough 2-1.
Clough, the son of former Nottingham Forest and Derby boss Brian, is in his first full season at Pride Park, while Peterborough are led by Darren Ferguson, son of Manchester United chief Sir Alex.
Barnsley came from behind to draw 2-2 with Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway's return to Loftus Road was spoiled by a late QPR equaliser in a 1-1 draw.
League One champions Leicester got their return to the Championship off to a great start as they beat Swansea 2-1.
Preston scored twice in the last eight minutes to draw 2-2 with Bristol City.
Reading were held to a goalless draw at the Madejski Stadium by Nottingham Forest who had Luke Chambers sent off.
Watford shared a 1-1 draw with Doncaster and Crystal Palace drew 1-1 with Plymouth.
