Burnley and West Ham to meet on first Championship weekend
Summary
Burnley and West Ham, both relegated from the Premier League last season, will play each other on the first weekend of the new Championship season on August 16. Other relegated teams like Wolves also start their Championship campaigns early, while Southampton begins with a four-point penalty due to a spying scandal.Key Facts
- Burnley finished 19th in the Premier League last season and are without a permanent manager before the new Championship season.
- West Ham dropped out of the Premier League after 14 years but kept manager Nuno Espirito Santo.
- Wolves, also relegated, will open the Championship season at home versus Blackburn Rovers on August 14.
- Southampton was punished with a four-point deduction for the new season after admitting to spying on opponents, and they start by playing Watford.
- Cardiff City, promoted to the Championship, will face rivals Wrexham on August 17.
- The Championship season begins shortly after the first round of the Carabao Cup and a week before the Premier League restarts.
- Recently relegated teams have faced risks of consecutive relegations, as seen in the past two seasons.
- Some new and old rivalries are set to feature in the upcoming season, including notable derby matches.
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