Flemming's late double secures Burnley draw with West Ham

Zian Flemming scored two late goals to earn Burnley a 2-2 draw against West Ham United in their opening Championship fixture on Sunday. The match, played at Turf Moor, marked a dramatic return to the second tier for both clubs following their relegation from the Premier League last season.

West Ham, making their first appearance in the Championship since 2012, took an early lead through Maximilian Kilman. The defender headed home from a Jarrod Bowen free-kick in the 10th minute. The visitors doubled their advantage in the 72nd minute when Manor Solomon, a recent signing from Tottenham, struck from close range following a cross from Mohamadou Kanté.

Burnley, under new head coach Nicky Hayen, had been the more threatening side for much of the match but failed to capitalize on numerous chances, including several headers from Flemming. The breakthrough came in the 83rd minute after Ollie Scarles fouled Marcus Edwards in the penalty area. Flemming converted the resulting spot-kick. He then secured the equalizer in stoppage time, finishing after a scramble in the box following a corner.

The draw denied West Ham a winning start under manager Nuno Espírito Santo, who had retained key...