LONDON (Interstat) — West Ham United opened its Premier League campaign with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Burnley on Saturday, overcoming a late scare from the visitors to secure three points at London Stadium.

The match, which defied a pregame projection of a 1-1 draw from Interstat’s game simulator, was a tale of two halves and a frantic finish, ultimately decided by the impact of substitutes from both sides.

West Ham, heavily favored with a 74.40 percent probability to win according to Interstat’s ELO system, controlled much of the first half and was rewarded with a two-goal lead. The opening goal arrived in the 35th minute from an unlikely source, as substitute Zian Flemming found the net. The home side doubled its advantage just before halftime, with forward Callum Wilson scoring in the 44th minute to send the Hammers into the break with a commanding position.

The second half saw West Ham further extend its lead. In the 77th minute, midfielder Tomáš Souček scored, seemingly putting the result beyond doubt for the hosts.

Burnley, however, refused to capitulate and mounted a stunning comeback attempt in the final minutes of regulation. Defender Kyle Walker-Peters ignited the rally with a goal in the 87th minute, cutting the deficit to two. Then, deep into stoppage time, substitute Josh Cullen scored in the 90+7th minute to set up a nervy finale. The final whistle blew moments after the restart, sealing the win for West Ham.

The match was not without its disciplinary moments. West Ham’s Lucas Paquetá received the first yellow card of the contest in the 25th minute. Flemming was also booked for the Hammers in the 55th minute. Burnley’s Kyle Walker was shown a yellow card in the 86th minute, and teammate Mateus Fernandes was booked in the 90+6th minute.

The result gives West Ham United a perfect start to the new Premier League season, moving its record to one win and zero losses. For Burnley, the narrow defeat marks a disappointing beginning to their league campaign, as they now stand at zero wins and one loss. Both clubs see their overall records across all competitions mirror their Premier League starts.