Connor Goldson scored early in both halves as Rangers beat Celtic 2-0 to move four points clear in the Scottish Premiership. Third-placed Hibernian were held to a 0-0 draw at Ross County and it was the same outcome for Aberdeen at Dundee United. There were goals galore at the Foys Stadium as doubles from Stevie May and Craig Conway helped St Johnstone beat Hamilton Accies 5-3. Kilmarnock came from behind to see off Livingston 3-1 at the Tony Macaroni Arena.
It was a good day for the home clubs in the Scottish Championship, with four wins out of four. Promoted Raith Rovers saw off Arbroath 3-0 at Stark's Park, with all the goals coming in the first half. Dunfermline Athletic hit back to defeat Inverness CT 3-1 at East End Park and Michael Miller's early double helped Ayr United beat Queen of the South 2-1 at Somerset Park. Morton edged out Alloa Athletic 1-0 at Cappielow.
Falkirk scored twice in the closing stages to beat Montrose 3-1 at Links Park on the opening day in Scottish League 1 but Partick Thistle went down 1-0 to Clyde at Broadwood. Promoted Cove Rangers saw off East Fife 3-1 at Balmoral Stadium and Airdrieonians overcame Peterhead 2-0 at the Penny Cars Stadium. Forfar Athletic and Dumbarton drew 0-0 at Station Park.
It was an opening day of big away wins in Scottish League 2, with the exception being the 0-0 draw between Stirling Albion and Queen's Park at Forthbank. Edinburgh City thumped Brechin City 5-1 at Glebe Park and Elgin City dismissed Stranraer 4-1 at Stair Park. Annan Athletic beat Cowdenbeath 3-0 in a game played at Bayview and Stenhousemuir triumphed 3-1 over Albion Rovers at the Reigart Stadium.
