Middlesbrough took top spot in the Championship following victory against Doncaster at the Riverside.
Tuncay Sanli, a substitute for Marvin Emnes who came off injured, opened the scoring when he slotted home after latching onto a Leroy Lita header.
Lita made it 2-0 when he controlled Tony McMahon's ball brilliantly before hammering his effort high into the net.
Doncaster went close through Brian Stock whose fierce effort from 30 yards was well saved by Danny Coyne.
Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate: "We have set high standards in the opening few games and if we want to get back up where we want to be as a club then we must stick to them.
"We had long spells of possession and maybe did not make that count as much as it should.
"We still need to tighten up, stay focused and work hard. That said, it is nice to be top."
Doncaster boss Sean O'Driscoll:
"Even at two down we were still in it. We had a lot of possession in their half and we had chances.
"But if you lose your discipline and organisation then you get punished.
"It is hard to keep your shape when both your full backs keep on going forward and you have players like Adam Johnson and Tuncay running at you."
90:00+4:17 The final whistle is blown by the referee.
90:00+4:03 James Coppinger sends in a cross.
90:00+3:20 The ball is delivered by James Coppinger, Paul Heffernan takes a shot. Blocked by Robert Huth.
90:00+1:55 Jeremie Aliadiere takes a shot. Save by Neil Sullivan.
90:00+0:53 The ball is crossed by Gareth Roberts, Header from close range by James Hayter misses to the right of the target.
85:50 Outswinging corner taken right-footed by James Coppinger from the left by-line, Julio Arca gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Brian Stock. Direct strike on goal from the free kick comes in from Quinton Fortune, Jonathan Grounds gets a block in. Shot from inside the six-yard box by James Hayter goes wide right of the target.
85:33 Corner taken short by James Coppinger.
85:24 The ball is crossed by James Coppinger, clearance made by Robert Huth.
84:36 James Hayter crosses the ball.
83:54 Substitution Leroy Lita goes off and Andrew Taylor comes on.
83:09 Leroy Lita takes a shot. Save by Neil Sullivan.
82:08 The assistant referee signals for offside against Leroy Lita. Adam Lockwood takes the indirect free kick.
80:49 James Hayter produces a left-footed shot from just outside the box that goes wide left of the target.
79:43 Quinton Fortune delivers the ball, Jonathan Grounds makes a clearance.
77:35 Substitution Quinton Fortune is brought on as a substitute for John Oster.
77:35 Substitution Mark Wilson leaves the field to be replaced by John Spicer.
77:35 The referee blows for offside. Free kick taken by Neil Sullivan.
76:35 James Coppinger takes a shot. Blocked by Tony McMahon.
76:22 The ball is swung over by James Coppinger, clearance made by Robert Huth.
75:19 The ball is swung over by Leroy Lita, Jason Shackell makes a clearance.
71:54 Substitution Jeremie Aliadiere replaces Mark Yeates.
70:59 The assist for the goal came from Tony McMahon.
70:59 Booking The referee shows Leroy Lita a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.
70:11 GOAL - Leroy Lita:Middlesbrough 2 - 0 Doncaster A goal is scored by Leroy Lita from inside the six-yard box to the top right corner of the goal. Middlesbrough 2-0 Doncaster.
70:07 The ball is delivered by Tony McMahon,
69:41 Centre by James Chambers, David Wheater makes a clearance. Brian Stock takes a shot from 30 yards. Danny Coyne makes a save.
64:35 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Jonathan Grounds by James Coppinger. Direct free kick taken by Danny Coyne.
62:31 Substitution Paul Heffernan is brought on as a substitute for Dean Shiels.
62:02 Tuncay Sanli delivers the ball, Neil Sullivan makes a save.
61:31 The referee blows for offside. Danny Coyne restarts play with the free kick.
60:32 Direct free kick taken by Neil Sullivan.
60:32 Booking Julio Arca shown a yellow card.
60:17 Unfair challenge on Dean Shiels by Julio Arca results in a free kick.
58:47 The ball is swung over by Tony McMahon.
58:02 A cross is delivered by Adam Johnson.
57:25 The ball is crossed by Brian Stock, save made by Danny Coyne.
56:37 Mark Yeates sends in a cross, blocked by Jason Shackell. Corner taken left-footed by Adam Johnson from the right by-line, James Coppinger makes a clearance.
53:54 Mark Yeates gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Gareth Roberts. Jason Shackell takes the direct free kick.
52:03 Unfair challenge on Adam Johnson by Brian Stock results in a free kick. Free kick taken by David Wheater.
51:58 Gareth Roberts crosses the ball, Rhys Williams makes a clearance.
51:30 Rhys Williams gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Dean Shiels. Brian Stock takes the direct free kick.
50:39 Tuncay Sanli crosses the ball.
49:28 Leroy Lita fouled by Adam Lockwood, the ref awards a free kick. Mark Yeates takes the free kick.
48:53 Effort from inside the area by Leroy Lita misses to the right of the goal.
48:42 Gareth Roberts produces a cross, save by Danny Coyne.
48:05 Jonathan Grounds gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on James Hayter. Brian Stock takes the direct free kick.
47:48 Adam Johnson takes a shot. Save by Neil Sullivan.
45:01 The second half begins.
Half Time
45:00+3:53 The ref blows to signal half-time.
45:00+3:33 Mark Wilson takes a shot. Save by Danny Coyne.
45:00+3:02 James Coppinger produces a cross, clearance made by David Wheater.
45:00+1:46 Foul by Tuncay Sanli on Dean Shiels, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by James Coppinger.
41:36 Leroy Lita gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on James Chambers. Brian Stock takes the free kick, Effort on goal by Mark Wilson from just outside the penalty area goes harmlessly over the target.
41:15 The ball is sent over by James Chambers, blocked by Leroy Lita.
40:32 James Chambers is caught offside. Direct free kick taken by Danny Coyne.
39:10 The ball is sent over by Adam Johnson.
37:52 Mark Yeates sends in a cross. Tuncay Sanli is caught offside. Free kick taken by Neil Sullivan.
36:40 Jonathan Grounds crosses the ball.
35:31 A cross is delivered by Gareth Roberts, David Wheater makes a clearance.
34:10 Leroy Lita is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Neil Sullivan takes the indirect free kick.
33:54 James Chambers concedes a free kick for a foul on Adam Johnson. Adam Johnson takes the free kick.
32:49 James Hayter concedes a free kick for a foul on Adam Johnson. Jonathan Grounds restarts play with the free kick.
31:45 Mark Yeates crosses the ball, Neil Sullivan makes a save.
30:59 The ball is swung over by Jonathan Grounds.
30:00 The assistant referee flags for offside against Leroy Lita. Indirect free kick taken by Jason Shackell.
28:40 The referee gives a free kick against Julio Arca for handball. James Chambers takes the free kick. Gareth Roberts delivers the ball, Tony McMahon gets a block in. Mark Wilson has an effort at goal from outside the area missing to the wide right of the goal.
27:25 Brian Stock takes a shot. David Wheater gets a block in.
25:37 The ball is swung over by Adam Johnson.
22:21 Leroy Lita is ruled offside. Free kick taken by Jason Shackell.
21:04 The referee blows for offside against Leroy Lita. Free kick taken by James Chambers.
20:34 Free kick awarded for a foul by James Coppinger on Robert Huth. Direct free kick taken by Danny Coyne.
19:00 The ball is delivered by James Coppinger, Header by James Hayter from deep inside the penalty area misses to the left of the goal.
17:52 A cross is delivered by Tony McMahon, Julio Arca takes a shot. Save by Neil Sullivan.
16:50 Leroy Lita provided the assist for the goal.
16:50 GOAL - Tuncay Sanli:Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Doncaster Tuncay Sanli finds the net with a goal from the edge of the penalty area to the bottom left corner of the goal. Middlesbrough 1-0 Doncaster.
10:52 Mark Yeates shoots direct from the free kick, Jason Shackell gets a block in. Inswinging corner taken by Mark Yeates.
10:52 Substitution Tuncay Sanli joins the action as a substitute, replacing Marvin Emnes.
10:52 Booking Neil Sullivan goes into the book for unsporting behaviour.
10:13 Neil Sullivan gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Marvin Emnes.
9:00 John Oster takes a shot. Danny Coyne makes a save.
Correction - 6:06 Leroy Lita takes a shot. Blocked by Jason Shackell. Inswinging corner taken by Adam Johnson, James Coppinger manages to make a clearance. David Wheater produces a right-footed shot from just outside the penalty box that goes wide left of the target.
6:06 Leroy Lita takes a shot. Jason Shackell gets a block in. Corner taken by Adam Johnson, clearance by James Coppinger. David Wheater has an effort at goal from just outside the penalty box which goes wide of the left-hand post.
5:51 Tony McMahon sends in a cross, Adam Lockwood manages to make a clearance.
4:50 The official flags Leroy Lita offside. Indirect free kick taken by Neil Sullivan.
4:32 Adam Johnson takes a shot. Neil Sullivan makes a save.
3:43 A cross is delivered by Marvin Emnes, Jason Shackell makes a clearance.
2:09 Foul by Marvin Emnes on Mark Wilson, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Adam Lockwood.
1:39 Rhys Williams gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on James Chambers. James Chambers takes the direct free kick.
0:34 The ball is delivered by Tony McMahon, Adam Lockwood makes a clearance.
0:00 The game gets underway.
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