Sam Allardyce enjoyed a winning start to his career as Newcastle manager - at his old team's expense.
Newcastle beat bolt 3-1 thanks to two goals from Obafemi Martins.
Former Toon striker Michael Chopra made a it a dream start for Roy Keane's tenure as a premiership manager.
He struck deep into injury time to secure a 1-0 win for Sunderland playing Spurs.
Middlesbrough lost 2-1 at home to Blackburn. Gareth Southgate's team were outshone by Roque Santa Cruz.
Hartlepool United lost on their travels to Luton and so made a stuttering return to League One.
But there was better news for Darlington fans, the Quakers beating Wrexham 2-0.
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Bolton 1, Newcastle 3
Middlesbrough 1, Blackburn 2
Sunderland 1, Tottenham 0
Luton 2, Hartlepool 0
Darlington 2, Wrexham 0
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