Charlie Caton scored twice but Accrington had to settle for a point in a 2-2 draw with Colchester.
Veteran striker Ched Evans scored the only goal of the game, finding the net against one of his former clubs to give Fleetwood Town an opening day 1-0 victory at Chesterfield.
Josh March headed the winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time as 10-man Crewe got the better of nine-man Crawley at the Broadfield Stadium.
Late goals from Isaac Moore, James Connolly and Aaron Pressley did the damage as Walsall secured a fine 3-0 away win over Gillingham.
Ten-man Huddersfield saw off Wimbledon to claim a 3-0 victory on the opening day of the League One season.
Marquee signing Will Lankshear notched a second-half double as Middlesbrough fought back to kick off their Championship bid with a hard-fought 2-1 victory and end newly promoted Lincoln's stunning nine-month unbeaten run.