West Ham crush Burnley 5-0 on Championship return at Turf Moor

West Ham beat Burnley 5-0 at Turf Moor on 16 August 2026, the clubs' first Championship meeting in 14 years. Tipped to win the league outright, West Ham delivered an immediate statement under Nuno Espirito Santo, who previously won this division with Wolves in 2017-18. The return fixture is scheduled for 6 March 2027 at London Stadium.