Scott Parker enjoyed a dream first game in charge of the Clarets as his side navigated a potentially tricky trip to Kenilworth Road in emphatic style, putting the Hatters to the sword with a 4-1 win.
Unsurprisingly there were a number of impressive individual performances and one Burnley man has subsequently been named in the EFL’s combined team of the week.
The team is based on ratings provided by WhoScored.com and comprises the top performers across the Championship, League One and League Two.
Here’s the team in full:
5. Vitinho (Burnley) - 8.91 rating
Burnley’s Vitinho earns a place on the right-hand side of our midfield four, having starred in the Clarets’ dominant 4-1 win away to Luton on Monday evening. The Brazilian fired home the visitors’ fourth goal of the evening, while he also made two dribbles, seven tackles and two clearances. Photo: David Rogers
6. Oliver Arblaster (Sheffield Utd) - 8.44 rating
One of the highest rated performers on the Championship’s opening weekend was Sheffield United midfielder Oliver Arblaster, who scored in the Blades’ 2-0 victory at Preston on Friday night. In a strong all-round midfield display, the 20- year-old also made two key passes, two successful dribbles, three interceptions and nine ball recoveries. Photo: Nathan Stirk
7. Ben Garrity (Port Vale) - 8.39 rating rating
Port Vale got their season off to a winning start as they beat Salford 2-0 at the Peninsula Stadium. Ben Garrity scored both goals in the victory, netting with both shots, while two clearances and one tackle helped the Valiants to a clean sheet and the midfielder to a WhoScored.com rating of 8.35. Photo: Pete Norton
8. Bryant Bilongo (Bristol Rovers) 8.46 rating
Bryant Bilongo put in a player of the match performance as Bristol Rovers claimed a 1-0 victory over Northampton on Saturday evening. Bilongo capped his debut with the late winning goal, hitting the back of the net with his only shot. The 22-year-old also won 10 aerial duels on his way to a WhoScored.com rating of 8.46. Photo: Pete Norton