Former Coventry City striker Leon Clarke opened his account for Sheffield United on Tuesday night.
Clarke was set up by former Sky Blue John Fleck, for a goal in the sixth minute but United were beaten 2-1 by Crewe.
Former City captain Richard Keogh scored for Derby in their 1-0 win over Grimsby.
Cody McDonald scored in the 56th minute of Gillingham's 3-1 win at Southend.
Romain Vincelot, Mark Marshall and Colin Doyle all scored penalties for Bradford City but they were 11-10 on spot kicks after a 0- 0 draw at Accrington Stanley.
Former City youngster Conor Gudger scored the winner for Brackley Town at Kidderminster