Montpellier scored 22 unanswered second-half points to beat Bath 32-14 at The Rec. Donovan Taofifenua crossed twice as the visitors overturned a four-point interval deficit.
Scarlets scored seven tries to beat Newcastle Red Bulls 47-14 in their Challenge Cup opener. Sam Costelow departed with a hamstring problem before Wales name their squad.
Liverpool recovered from a goal down to beat Brentford 2-1, with Victor Muñoz and Alexander Isak scoring after Yehor Yarmolyuk's dismissal. Brentford also lost Vitaly Janelt to a second yellow card as their unbeaten league start ended.
Johan Manzambi scored the only goal as Aston Villa beat Newcastle 1-0 at St James’ Park. The result brought Unai Emery his 100th Premier League win as a manager.
Divine Mukasa scored the only goal as West Ham won at Championship leaders Swansea and moved within a point of top spot. The result ended Swansea's unbeaten home league run stretching back to April.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds defeated Morecambe 2-1 to reach the FA Cup first round for the first time. Three other clubs also secured debut appearances.
