Zian Flemming struck twice late as Burnley snatched a 2-2 draw against West Ham at Turf Moor in their opening Championship fixtures. West Ham, strong favourites for immediate Premier League return, looked set for victory after Max Kilman's early header and Manor Solomon's strike in the 72nd minute. However, Flemming pulled one back with an 83rd-minute penalty and completed his brace in stoppage time, giving new Burnley boss Nicky Hayen his first league point on his 46th birthday.

West Ham's summer spending included a club-record £22m deal for Arne Engels, though the forward was unavailable for this match. Despite keeping Jarrod Bowen, the Hammers failed to capitalize on their dominance and allowed Burnley to claw back the deficit.

Nuno Espirito Santo acknowledged the need for additional attacking options after the draw, citing concerns over his team's inability to maintain control in the second half. Former West Ham goalkeeper Rob Green emphasized the urgency for a new striker, suggesting the result highlighted their lack of goal-scoring threat.

Burnley's resilience was praised by Hayen, who felt the comeback gave his team belief ahead of future fixtures. The result leaves both freshly relegated sides searching for consistency in the Championship.