Burnley - West Ham

Burnley host West Ham United on Sunday, 16 August 2026, to mark the opening day of the Championship season at Turf Moor. Both sides come into this fixture having played their most recent match in the EFL Cup last weekend, with Burnley drawing 1-1 with Notts County and West Ham United securing a 3-1 victory over Portsmouth.

In their last five Premier League meetings, West Ham United have held the upper hand, winning three and drawing two, though Burnley have secured draws in two of their last three home encounters against the Hammers. The expected starting XIs suggest both teams will be looking to assert themselves early in the campaign, with familiar faces in both lineups aiming to make an impact.