Josh Coburn and Martin Payero each got off the mark in wins for their loan clubs over the weekend.
Having made his debut as a substitute in the Papa John’s Trophy in midweek, Coburn made his first start for the Gas in Saturday’s League One match-up with Cambridge United.
And the striker rewarded boss Joey Barton with the match-winning goal, firing Aaron Collins’ low cross into the roof of the net to seal a 2-1 victory.
Martin Payero also notched his first goal for loan club Boca juniors as they won 2-1 at home to Aldosivi.
The midfielder opened the scoring when he capitalised on a loose pass and stroked him after 11 minutes, in what was his 11th appearance for the Argentine giants.
There was a league debut for Daniel Dodds at Darlington, the defender impressing as Quakers registered a sixth straight National League North victory, 1-0 away at Chester.
Kamil Conteh started and played 90 minutes as Gateshead drew 1-1 away to Bromley.
Elsewhere, Joe Lumley was denied a happy return to old club Queens Park Rangers with Reading, as Lyndon Dykes’ double settled matters in the home side’s favour at Loftus Road.
Grant Hall also tasted defeat in the Sky Bet Championship with Rotherham United, who were beaten 3-0 away to Blackburn Rovers.
Sol Brynn featured for Swindon Town, who lost at Stevenage owing to Jordan Roberts’ brace.
Zach Hemming was in goal for Kilmarnock, who were denied victory over Hearts as Nathaniel Atkinson scored to make it 2-2 deep into stoppage time at the end of the contest.
Also in the Scottish Premiership, Hayden Coulson played the first hour as Aberdeen were well beaten at Dundee, 4-0 the eventual scoreline.