Burnley v West Ham United: both open Championship campaigns after cup wins | OneFootball

Burnley host West Ham United in the Championship at Turf Moor on 16 August, with both sides starting their league campaigns and aiming to turn early cup victories into momentum.

West Ham United won 2-0 here in February and 3-2 in November, while the recent head-to-head also includes two draws. Burnley will want to reset that record at home.

The Clarets edged past Notts County on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the EFL Cup and mixed their pre-season results. The Hammers beat Portsmouth 3-1 in the cup after a useful friendly schedule that included a 5-0 win at Stevenage.

The Clarets are without Ashley Barnes, Joshua Cullen, Louis Jodan Beyer, Jaydon Banel and Enock Agyei. The Irons miss Tomás Soucek and Keiber Lamadrid.

The Clarets could look to Lyle Foster or Zeki Amdouni for a cutting edge. The Hammers may turn to Jarrod Bowen in attack with Edson Álvarez in midfield, and could threaten in transition if the game opens up.

A win would put either side on three points and could nudge them towards the early play-off picture. The Clarets then visit West Bromwich Albion, while the Hammers host Charlton Athletic next.