West Brom hosts Burnley in Championship clash at The Hawthorns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:08 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
West Bromwich Albion faces Burnley at The Hawthorns on Sunday, August 23. Both teams enter the match with momentum, as West Brom secured a 2-1 victory against Norwich City, while Burnley fought back to draw 2-2 with West Ham after being down by two goals. Historically, West Brom has struggled against Burnley, remaining winless in their last seven league encounters (D5 L2). This matchup marks an early test in the season for both teams, looking to build upon their opening results.
- •West Brom is winless in the last seven league matches against Burnley.
- •Burnley recently came back to draw 2-2 against West Ham.
- •West Brom aims to win consecutive league opening games for first time since 1998-99.
- •Burnley had a strong away record in the Championship before promotion.
- •The match is set for Sunday, August 23, at The Hawthorns.
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