West Ham kick off their Championship campaign with a tricky trip to Turf Moor, facing Burnley in a match that could set the tone for both clubs' promotion ambitions. The Hammers, playing their first second-tier season in 14 years, aim to bounce straight back to the Premier League alongside their hosts, who were also relegated last term.
Team News and Lineups
Nuno Espirito Santo's side travel to Lancashire with confidence after their transfer business picked up and a Carabao Cup victory over Portsmouth last weekend. Arne Engels, signed from Celtic, arrived too late to be considered for a debut, while Tomas Soucek and Keiber Lamadrid are sidelined through injury.
Despite those absences, West Ham boast a strong squad, including new arrivals Manor Solomon and Joel Veltman, plus captain Jarrod Bowen, who remains at the club for at least another year. Burnley boss Nicky Hayen has few fresh fitness concerns, though long-term absentees like Jordan Beyer and Josh Cullen are still missing.
Match Details and How to Watch
Kick-off at Turf Moor is set for 4pm BST. The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage starting at 4pm BST after Watford vs Southampton concludes. Sky Sports subscribers can also stream the game via the Sky Go app.
Burnley completed the loan signing of Chelsea youngster Dastan Satpayev on Saturday, though his involvement remains uncertain. Both sides began the 2026/27 season with first-round Carabao Cup wins and will look to make an early statement against likely promotion rivals.
