The encounter between West Brom and Burnley in the England Championship on 23.08.2026 is set to be a thrilling match. With both teams displaying comparable skill levels this season, our in-depth analysis explores what each team needs to do to secure a win. We’ve reviewed previous matchups, current form, and key players from both West Brom and Burnley. Be sure to read our prediction, as it could help guide your decisions on which team, West Brom or Burnley, might have the upper hand.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Watford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 3 |
| 7 | West Brom | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 3 |
| 8 | Swansea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 3 |
| 10 | West Ham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 |
| 11 | Burnley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 |
| 12 | Wolves | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 |
Key Player Statistics: West Brom vs Burnley
West Brom vs Burnley Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Burnley | West Brom | 11.03.2025 | 1-1 |
| Championship | West Brom | Burnley | 07.11.2024 | 0-0 |
| Championship | Burnley | West Brom | 20.01.2023 | 2-1 |
| Championship | West Brom | Burnley | 02.09.2022 | 1-1 |
| Premier League | Burnley | West Brom | 20.02.2021 | 0-0 |
| Premier League | West Brom | Burnley | 19.10.2020 | 0-0 |
| Premier League | West Brom | Burnley | 31.03.2018 | 1-2 |
| Premier League | Burnley | West Brom | 19.08.2017 | 0-1 |
| Premier League | Burnley | West Brom | 06.05.2017 | 2-2 |
| Premier League | West Brom | Burnley | 21.11.2016 | 4-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Norwich | West Brom | 15.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| League Cup | Rotherham | West Brom | 08.08.2026 | 1-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Peterborough | West Brom | 01.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Shrewsbury | West Brom | 25.07.2026 | 1-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | West Brom | Bromley | 17.07.2026 | 4-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sheffield Wednesday | West Brom | 11.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| Championship | Sheffield Wednesday | West Brom | 02.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Championship | West Brom | Ipswich | 25.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Championship | West Brom | Watford | 21.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| Championship | Preston | West Brom | 18.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Burnley | West Ham | 16.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| League Cup | Burnley | Notts County | 08.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Burnley | Torino | 02.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Burnley | Espanyol | 29.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ajax | Burnley | 26.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Real Salt Lake | Burnley | 16.07.2026 | 4-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Columbus Crew | Burnley | 12.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Cincinnati | Burnley | 11.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Premier League | Burnley | Wolves | 24.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier League | Arsenal | Burnley | 18.05.2026 | 1-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: West Brom VS Burnley
Last 20 Matches Statistics: West Brom vs Burnley
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: West Brom vs Burnley
htmlWest Brom versus Burnley. Two clubs with Premier League ambitions, a history of tight, tense battles, and something serious to prove. This is exactly the kind of Championship fixture that defines seasons.
Here's what you need to watch for: the head-to-head record between these two is genuinely fascinating. Look at the last six meetings across all competitions and you'll find just one goal separating them across most of those games. Two goalless draws, a pair of 1-1 stalemates, and very few occasions where either side managed to pull clear. This is a matchup that breeds caution and deadlock.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Burnley being a powerhouse. They've just been relegated from the Premier League, and this is their first Championship game of the new season. Zero points, zero goals, zero momentum. There's a real psychological mountain to climb here.
West Brom, meanwhile, arrive with genuine confidence. They beat Norwich 2-1 on the opening day, with J. Morgan grabbing both a goal and an assist. That's a player already in form, already influential. I'd be watching him closely. He could be the difference-maker again here.
The surprising statistical nugget? Four of the last twelve head-to-head meetings have ended in a draw, and the two most recent Championship clashes between these sides produced a 0-0 and a 1-1. Goals have been genuinely hard to come by. That pattern matters.
From a betting perspective, the draw at 3.25 looks like real value given that head-to-head history. West Brom are priced at 2.78, which feels about right for a home side in form. But Burnley at 2.50 as favourites despite playing their first game of the season? That's a market I'd be very cautious about backing.
My bold prediction: Morgan scores again before the hour mark, and West Brom edge it 1-0. Under 2.5 goals feels almost nailed on based on everything the data is telling us.
West Brom at The Hawthorns, in form, with a hungry striker and a rattled opponent just dropped from the top flight. Saturday night football doesn't get much more compelling than this. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Johnston | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Attacker | 176 | 67 |
| O. Diakité | Mali | 26 | Midfielder | 189 | 76 |
| C. Mepham | Wales | 28 | Defender | 193 | 88 |
| J. Molumby | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Midfielder | 176 | 64 |
| C. Townsend | England | 33 | Defender | 183 | 62 |
| M. O’Leary | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 78 |
| M. Ingram | England | 32 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 82 |
| A. Mowatt | England | 31 | Midfielder | 170 | 71 |
| C. Styles | Hungary | 26 | Defender | 167 | 60 |
| K. Bielik | Poland | 28 | Defender | 189 | 78 |
| F. Myhre | Norway | 27 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| G. Campbell | USA | 25 | Defender | 188 | 84 |
| N. Phillips | England | 29 | Defender | 190 | 84 |
| A. Heggebø | Norway | 25 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| I. Price | Northern Ireland | 22 | Midfielder | 193 | 70 |
| Alex Williams | Wales | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Morgan | England | 20 | Attacker | 180 | 70 |
| N. Galves | France | 23 | Defender | 180 | 57 |
| Harry Whitwell | England | 20 | Midfielder | 180 | 78 |
| B. Stewart | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Bruun Larsen | Denmark | 27 | Midfielder | 183 | 77 |
| K. Walker | England | 36 | Defender | 183 | 80 |
| J. Worrall | England | 29 | Defender | 193 | 64 |
| C. Roberts | Wales | 30 | Defender | 175 | 72 |
| B. Amos | England | 36 | Goalkeeper | 180 | 70 |
| J. Laurent | England | 31 | Midfielder | 188 | 70 |
| Z. Flemming | Netherlands | 28 | Attacker | 185 | 84 |
| M. Trésor | Belgium | 27 | Attacker | 172 | 64 |
| M. Edwards | England | 27 | Attacker | 168 | 65 |
| H. Ekdal | Sweden | 27 | Defender | 188 | 77 |
| Z. Amdouni | Switzerland | 25 | Attacker | 185 | 79 |
| O. Sonne | Denmark | 25 | Midfielder | 184 | 72 |
| A. Hountondji | Benin | 24 | Attacker | 190 | 64 |
| H. Mejbri | Tunisia | 23 | Midfielder | 177 | 74 |
| B. Humphreys | England | 23 | Defender | 187 | 79 |
| A. Ramsey | England | 23 | Attacker | 181 | n/a |
| M. Weiß | Germany | 22 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 84 |
| Lucas Pires | Brazil | 25 | Defender | 175 | 71 |
| U. Raghouber | France | 23 | Midfielder | 180 | 62 |
| L. Castell | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
West Brom vs Burnley match odds
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