Burnley host West Ham in first Championship meeting in 14 years

The Maxwel Cornet derby kicks off at Turf Moor as two fallen giants clash in the Championship.

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What happened. Burnley and West Ham are meeting in the Championship for the first time in 14 years, with the match being live-blogged by The Guardian.

• West Ham are widely tipped to finish first in the second tier.
• Burnley are predicted by Opta to come sixth but have won automatic promotion in their last four Championship seasons.
• Burnley appear more stable with no boardroom battles.

Both clubs begin their Championship campaigns, with Burnley seeking a fifth automatic promotion from the division.

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