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AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-14 15:01 UTC
Burnley and West Ham United kick off Championship season
The Championship season gets underway as Burnley host West Ham United at Turf Moor this Sunday. This fixture marks the opening day of the campaign, with both sides looking to start with a positive result.
After their relegation from the Premier League, Burnley begin life back in the Championship. The Clarets will be aiming for an immediate return to the top flight, and their opening day fixture against West Ham United presents a significant test. The Hammers, meanwhile, will be looking to build on their Premier League status and establish themselves as promotion contenders.
Both sides appear to have full squads available, with no high-impact absences reported. Burnley are expected to line up with a forward line featuring Zian Flemming, Marcus Edwards, and Jacob Bruun Larsen, supported by midfielders Hannibal Mejbri and Ugo Raghouber. The defence is likely to be marshalled by Kyle Walker and Joe Worrall. West Ham United are anticipated to field a strong attack with Valentin Castellanos and Jarrod Bowen, while Edson Alvarez and Mohamadou Kante are expected to anchor the midfield. The defensive unit should see Max Kilman and Konstantinos Mavropanos at the heart of it.
Burnley's recent results have been mixed, featuring draws and defeats in their friendly matches and a draw in their EFL Cup tie against Notts County. Their last league matches in May saw them unable to secure victories. West Ham United have shown more promise in their recent outings, securing a comfortable win in the EFL Cup against Portsmouth and a convincing friendly victory over Stevenage. Their Premier League form at the end of last season was inconsistent, but they did finish with a strong 3-0 win over Leeds United.
The head-to-head record between these two clubs shows a slight edge for West Ham United in recent Premier League meetings. The Hammers secured a 2-0 victory in February 2026, following a narrow 3-2 win in November 2025. Burnley, however, have also managed to secure draws in past encounters, indicating that they can compete with their opponents.
For West Ham United, Jarrod Bowen is expected to be a key figure. He has been a consistent attacking threat, directly involved in six goals in his last ten matches. His pace and finishing ability could prove decisive. Burnley will look to their expected attacking trio of Flemming, Edwards, and Bruun Larsen to provide the goals needed to secure a positive start to their Championship campaign.
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