Burnley and West Ham to meet on first Championship weekend
BBC Sport · 2026-06-25 · archive
Relegated Burnley and West Ham will meet on the opening weekend of the Championship season on Sunday, 16 August.
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West Ham United will commence their new Championship campaign with a fixture against Burnley. The match is scheduled for Sunday, 16 August, marking the opening weekend of the season for both clubs. Burnley enter the division after being relegated from the top flight, presenting an early challenge for the club as they navigate the start of the second-tier calendar. This fixture serves as a key starting point, featuring two teams aiming for a positive result in their first competitive outing. The mid-August kickoff allows both sides to test themselves immediately as the competitive schedule for the upcoming football year begins.
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