Burnley and West Ham meet in EFL Championship opener at Turf Moor

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Burnley and West Ham meet in EFL Championship opener at Turf Moor
Summary

Burnley hosts West Ham United in the EFL Championship on Sunday. Both teams are returning to the league after relegation. Burnley aims for a third straight promotion under new coach Nicky Hayen. Historically, Burnley has struggled against West Ham, going winless in their last eight league encounters with three draws and five losses. The match kicks off at 16:00 BST.

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  • Match begins Sunday at Turf Moor, 16:00 BST.
  • Burnley is under new head coach Nicky Hayen.
  • West Ham has won three of the last four visits to Burnley.
  • Burnley is unbeaten in their last 24 EFL Championship matches at home.
  • Jarrod Bowen recorded 20 goal involvements last season.
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