Sport

Championship Season Kickoff with Relegation Contenders

Updated 2026-06-25 11:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Burnley and West Ham, two teams relegated from the Premier League, will face off in the first weekend of the Championship season. Hearts are also close to appointing a new head coach.

Coverage timeline — 2 articles
BBC Sport
Hearts are moving closer to appointing Belgian football's manager of the year, Wouter Vrancken, as the club's new head coach.
2026-06-25 10:35 UTC
BBC Sport
Relegated Burnley and West Ham will meet on the opening weekend of the Championship season on Sunday, 16 August.
2026-06-25 11:00 UTC
Share: Twitter / X LinkedIn