Stoke City struck a goal in each half as they maintained this season's unbeaten home record by beating Hull City.
Summer signing Mario Vrancic scored his first goal for the Potters on 35 minutes.
Nick Powell then wrapped up victory on 58 minutes when, against one of his former clubs, Hull keeper Matt Ingram could only get a hand to his 35-yard free-kick.
Only 100 per cent Coventry City, with 15, have picked up more home league points this season in the Championship than Stoke, who have won four and drawn one.
Hull remain the Championship's lowest scorers, having scored just five goals in nine games, four of which came on the opening day of the season at Preston.