West Ham vs Burnley – Match Preview
West Ham United
Manager: Julen Lopetegui
League Position: 9th (Premier League)
VS
Premier League – Matchday 28
Saturday, 8 March 2025 | 15:00 GMT
London Stadium, London
Burnley
Manager: Scott Parker
League Position: 17th (Premier League)
Match Preview
West Ham United welcome Burnley to the London Stadium in a crucial Premier League encounter with implications at both ends of the table. The Hammers, under new manager Julen Lopetegui, are looking to push for European qualification, while Burnley fight for their Premier League survival. With West Ham's attacking flair facing Burnley's resilient defensive approach, this matchup promises an intriguing tactical battle. Both teams will be desperate for three points to achieve their respective season objectives.
Star Players & Stats
Jarrod Bowen
Forward | West Ham United- ⚽ Goals: 14
- 🎯 Assists: 6
- 📊 Appearances: 26
Luca Koleosho
Winger | Burnley- ⚽ Goals: 5
- 🎯 Assists: 7
- 📊 Appearances: 24
Recent Form
West Ham United
Last 5 matches:
West Ham have found good form under their new manager, winning 3 of their last 5 matches.
Burnley
Last 5 matches:
Burnley are fighting hard for survival, showing resilience with draws in difficult away fixtures.
Head to Head Record
Last 5 Meetings
West Ham Wins
3
Draws
1
Burnley Wins
1
West Ham have dominated recent encounters, losing just once in the last five meetings.
Historical Facts
West Ham United
- Founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks, the club reformed as West Ham United in 1900.
- West Ham have won the FA Cup three times and the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1965.
- The club produced England's 1966 World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore and two other key players.
Burnley FC
- Founded in 1882, Burnley are one of England's oldest football clubs.
- The club won the First Division championship twice (1920-21, 1959-60) and the FA Cup in 1914.
- Burnley were one of the founding members of the Football League in 1888.