Sinclair Armstrong was both provider and scorer as Bristol City finally overcame Millwall in a seven-goal thriller at Ashton Gate.
The Republic of Ireland striker set up the opener after three minutes, breaking down the right flank, his cross finding Anis Mehmeti who volleyed home from eight yards.
Less than 10 minutes later, Armstrong was target himself, rising unmarked to net with a downward header from Max Bird's left-wing cross.
But Millwall would turn the game on its head in a blistering spell after half-time, Romain Esse pulling one back, Tom Bradshaw levelling from the penalty spot, before Duncan Watmore putting them in front with a sweet strike, all goals arriving between the 51st and 64th minute.
But back came City, substitute Fally Mayulu sending a low drive just inside the far post with 12 minutes remaining, before Scott Twine's late volley sealed victory for the hosts in the dying moments.
Jimmy Dunne's headed goal kickstarted QPR's revival as the visitors came from 2-0 down to snatch a draw against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
Trailing 2-0 at half-time after early goals from Gustavo Hamer and Kieffer Moore, QPR pulled one back when Irish centre-half Dunne met Karamoko Dembele's corner with a glancing near-post header.
QPR's hopes suffered a dent when Jack Colback was sent off with seven minutes remaining but there was time for a sting in the tail, Scottish striker Lyndon Dykes side-footing the equaliser in the 88th minute.
Scott Parker saw his Burnley side record another statement victory after beating Cardiff 5-0 in his first home game in charge since replacing Vincent Kompany as manager.
The Clarets built on their impressive opening day 4-1 win at Luton with an assertive performance at Turf Moor, which started
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