How do newly promoted teams fare in first game?

All three newly promoted sides now know who they will face in the opening round of fixtures for the upcoming season.Two of those three have landed home games, with Sunderland hosting West Ham United and Leeds United taking on Everton.Burnley begin on the road with a trip to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Matchday one has often been a reality check for clubs finding their feet in the top flight. Throughout the entirety of the Premier League era, promoted teams have collectively won just 17 times from 92 matches (excluding three occasions on which they have faced each other) – a success rate of only 18.5%.They have also conceded nearly twice as many goals as they have scored.Which of Sunderland, Leeds or Burnley are most likely to buck that trend in 2025-26?

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