Burnley and West Ham to meet on first Championship weekend

The English Football League announced the 2024-2025 Championship fixture list on June 19, 2024, scheduling relegated clubs Burnley and West Ham United to face each other on Sunday, August 16, 2024. This match will mark the opening weekend of the Championship season. Burnley was relegated from the Premier League after finishing 19th in the 2023-2024 season, while West Ham United secured 9th place in the same season, avoiding relegation. The fixture announcement sets the stage for a competitive start to the Championship campaign, with both teams aiming for an immediate return to the top flight.