Flemming scores twice to earn Burnley a draw against West Ham
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:18 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Zian Flemming struck twice for Burnley, securing a 2-2 draw against West Ham in their Championship return on August 16, 2026. Maximilian Kilman and Manor Solomon had given West Ham a lead with goals, but Flemming responded late with a penalty and a corner kick finish. Burnley had struggled with finishing prior but capitalized on late opportunities to share the points.
- •Zian Flemming scores late to level the match
- •Burnley returns for the Championship season
- •Maximilian Kilman and Manor Solomon score for West Ham
- •Match played on August 16, 2026
- •Burnley struggled with chances earlier in the match
- 5:18 PMThe Guardian Sport — Flemming’s dramatic Burnley double pegs back West Ham on Championship return
"More games, less money but plenty of entertainment will make it a compelling Championship season for Burnley and West Ham. Zian Flemming’s two late goals secured a much-deserved point for the hosts as the Hammers cracked under pressure in this Premier League tribute act. Maximilian Kilman and Manor Solomon pounced in the box to seemingly set West Ham on their way to victory but Flemming ensured the points were shared, scoring first from the spot and then from a corner. Burnley had missed numerous chances but found his golden touch at the right time. Continue reading...
"Zian Flemming struck twice late on as Burnley came back to deny West Ham in a 2-2 Championship draw between the freshly relegated sides at Turf Moor.
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 16, 2026, 5:18 PMFlemming’s dramatic Burnley double pegs back West Ham on Championship return
More games, less money but plenty of entertainment will make it a compelling Championship season for Burnley and West Ham. Zian Flemming’s two late goals secured a much-deserved point for the hosts as the Hammers cracked under pressure in this Premier League tribute act. Maximilian Kilman and Manor Solomon pounced in the box to seemingly set West Ham on their way to victory but Flemming ensured the points were shared, scoring first from the spot and then from a corner. Burnley had missed numerous chances but found his golden touch at the right time. Continue reading...
- Sky Sports—West Ham blow two-goal lead at Burnley to draw on Championship return
Zian Flemming struck twice late on as Burnley came back to deny West Ham in a 2-2 Championship draw between the freshly relegated sides at Turf Moor.
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