Sheffield United and Birmingham City play out goalless draw in last of Saturday's games
Bolton kicked off their Championship return with a first win against Preston since 2001 in Saturday's early fixture
Meanwhile, there were wins for Middlesbrough, Millwall, Charlton, West Brom, QPR and Swansea in today's 15:00 fixtures
Two further games - Watford v Southampton and Burnley v West Ham - scheduled for Sunday as Cardiff take on Wrexham on Monday
Wolves returned to EFL action on Friday after their relegation from the Premier League and narrowly avoided a shock defeat by Blackburn
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Bolton 2-0 Preston
Image source, ShutterstockBolton threaten again and could be 3-0 up.
Sam Dalby heads the ball into the net after it's worked around by his team-mates but a push from John McAtee in the build-up means the goal won't stand.
A huge relief for Preston North End. They are being steam-rolled here.
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Paul Gallagher
Former Preston midfielder on BBC Radio Lancashire
The Bolton players look hungry.
They're on the front foot and they're aggressive.
Bolton 2-0 Preston
More threat from goal scorer Thierry Gale incoming.
He loops in a lovely ball right in front of goal but it doesn't meet Sam Dalby.
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Paul Gallagher
Former Preston midfielder on BBC Radio Lancashire
The set up looks so wrong from Preston on the transition.
Gale's making runs, McAtee's making runs.
They've got to calm down, be patient and try and get back into this game in this half.
It's too easy for Bolton to get through with one simple pass.
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Preston are starting to get frustrated now.
Jordan Thompson picks up a needless caution for kicking out at Bolton's John McAtee.
The visitors haven't been able to get a foothold into this match so far and they could be on for some humiliation to start their season, against local rivals at that.
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Paul Gallagher
Former Preston midfielder on BBC Radio Lancashire
The organisation...
As a captain Ali McCann has got to organise.
You can't stand off a player of John McAtee's quality.
This is where you're looking at your leaders now in terms of McCann, Andrew Hughes and Liam Lindsay.
Thierry Gale (25 mins)
Image source, ShutterstockA dream.
When Preston once again get crowded in their attacking box, Bolton spot the opportunity to go on the fast break.
It finds Thierry Gale on the left and the winger spurts forward and rattles off a beautiful strike to double the hosts' lead.
Gale has been lively from the off and now he has his name on the scoresheet to show for it.
Bolton 1-0 Preston
Corner for Bolton now.
They work it around the right flank until there's space for a cross to be put in.
The volley from Chris Forino isn't super well controlled and gets blocked but Preston struggle to clear it out, leaving room for Josh Sheehan to make another attempt that rolls wide of the net.
Bolton 1-0 Preston
Andy Bayes
BBC Radio Lancashire commentator
At the back at the moment, Preston are in trouble.
They're looking to get a hold of this game because it's no quite happened for them in the final third.
Bolton 1-0 Preston
Bolton are bursting with confidence.
Josh Sheehan unleashes a strike but it's sent way away from the target.
Bolton 1-0 Preston
Preston respond straight away by rushing into the box but all their passes get thwarted by Bolton bodies and they can't sneak through a quick shot for an equaliser.
Bolton 1-0 Preston
Paul Gallagher
Former Preston midfielder on BBC Radio Lancashire
A keeper of Daniel Iversen's quality should be pushing that away from the striker.
He'll be disappointed with that.
Sam Dalby (15 mins)
Image source, ShutterstockBig start for Bolton on their Championship return!
Preston keeper Daniel Iverson parries away the first shot from John McAtee but he sends it straight at Sam Dalby, who fires it straight into the net.
Bolton 0-0 Preston
New Preston skipper Ali McCann is late on Josh Sheehan and earns the first yellow card for his troubles.
Bolton 0-0 Preston
Max Conway tries to find Bolton team-mate Sam Dalby with a long, forward ball but the striker is ruled offside.
Preston then try the same move but Milutin Osmajic is no luckier with the flag.
Lots of energy here but no early shots at goal as of yet.
Bolton 0-0 Preston
The home support has been loud and energetic and their team have responded in kind.
They earn a free kick from a rushed Callum Lang in a nice area.
Josh Sheehan whips it in and Preston keeper Daniel Iversen doesn't control it but he gets lucky as it bounces back to his gloves.
Bolton 0-0 Preston
Thierry Gale in particular looks like he wants to get on the front foot for Bolton.
First, he crosses into the box for an early opportunity for the hosts but Preston defender Liam Lindsay is there to nod it away.
He then cuts into the box twice but North End continue to staunchly defend.
Bolton 0-0 Preston
Andy Bayes
BBC Radio Lancashire commentator
Image source, ShutterstockIt's great to be back.
The World Cup was great, but nothing quite compares to club football and for me, I much prefer to watch the Championship over the Premier League because you just don't know what you're going to get.
Bolton 0-0 Preston
Our early kick-off is under way over in Bolton.
If we have a winner, that side will get to - at least briefly - start their season at the top of the table.
Bolton v Preston (12:30 BST)
Image source, OptaAlfie Devine and on-loan Middlesbrough winger Delano Burgzorg will make their starts for Preston North End after joining this summer - the former having previously played on loan for North End last season, of course.
Goalkeeper Lee Nicholls and brand new midfielder Leo Leroy are among the substitutes.
Ali McCann dons the armband having been announced as club captain earlier in the week.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
| |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 |
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