It was no different for Sports Direct Premiership teams as they made the finishing touches to their squad for the next few months of action.
In case you missed any deals, here is every player that either moved to or from a top-flight outfit in the final hours of the summer window.
5. Ali Omar (Larne to Bangor, loan)
After signing for Larne earlier this summer, defender Ali Omar joined Championship side Bangor on a loan deal until January Photo: Larne FC
6. David Fisher (AFC Wimbledon to Glentoran)
Warren Feeney added to his squad in the final hours of the window by signing 21-year-old striker David Fisher from AFC Wimbledon. The Englishman most recently spent a loan period with National League South outfit Hampton & Richmond Borough Photo: Glentoran FC
7. Jordan Jenkins (Glentoran to Dundela, loan)
With Fisher's arrival at The Oval, Jordan Jenkins joined Championship side Dundela on a season-long loan. The former Portadown and Dungannon Swifts forward scored on debut in Saturday's 1-0 win at Dergview Photo: David Maginnis
8. Michael Argyrides (Glentoran to H&W Welders)
Having spent last season on loan with H&W Welders, goalkeeper Michael Argyrides rejoined Paul Kee's side on a permanent deal as they target Premiership promotion Photo: Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press