West Ham to start Championship campaign with trip to Burnley
Quick summary
West Ham will begin their Championship season with an away fixture against Burnley after being relegated from the Premier League.
What happened
West Ham's return to the Championship has been confirmed with their opening fixture set at Turf Moor against Burnley. The Hammers were relegated from the Premier League last season and will be looking to mount an immediate promotion push. The trip to Burnley, a side also recently relegated, represents a challenging start to their campaign in England's second tier.
Chance analysis
West Ham's Championship opener against Burnley is a significant early-season marker. Both clubs are recent Premier League relegations, making this a high-profile EFL Championship fixture. The result and performance in this match will set the tone for both clubs' promotion ambitions. West Ham's squad quality relative to the division gives them a target on their back as one of the favorites for promotion.
West Ham begin life in the Championship with a tough away trip to Burnley; the result will shape early promotion expectations for both clubs.
West Ham entering the Championship as a strong favorite; opening match against fellow relegated Burnley is a high-profile early test of their promotion credentials.