Carrow Road prepares for a Championship clash on September 9, 2026, as Norwich City host a resurgent Birmingham City. The Canaries, with a 41% win rate, have endured a mixed run of late, registering two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five outings. Their season sees them sitting at 19 wins, 8 draws, and 19 losses, scoring 63 goals while conceding 56.
Birmingham, meanwhile, arrive in strong form, unbeaten in their last five with three wins and two draws. This recent surge has propelled their season record to 17 wins, 13 draws, and 16 losses, having scored 57 goals and conceded 56. The head-to-head record heavily favors the Blues recently, winning three of the last five encounters, including a dominant 4-1 victory. With a surprising 45% draw and away win probability each, suggesting an upset is on the cards, Norwich will need to defy the odds and their recent struggles against Birmingham if they are to secure a vital three points at home. Watch for Birmingham's attacking impetus against a Norwich side aiming to shore up their defence.
1. V. Kovacevic, 35. K. Fisher, 15. R. McConville, 33. J. Cordoba, 14. B. Chrisene, 23. K. McLean, 7. P. Mattsson, 11. A. Brooks, 20. A. Slimane, 49. A. Musaba, 21. M. Toure
1. J. Beadle, 26. B. Osayi-Samuel, 5. P. Neumann, 4. C. Klarer, 20. A. Cochrane, 8. Paik Seung-Ho, 24. T. Iwata, 16. P. Roberts, 28. J. Stansfield, 17. L. Millar, 9. A. Priske
Match events
13' Card Yellow Card — Benjamin Chrisene (Norwich)
25' Card Yellow Card — Jose Cordoba (Norwich)
28' Goal Normal Goal — Oscar Schwartau (Norwich) (assists: Mathias Kvistgaarden)
39' Goal Normal Goal — Papa Amadou Diallo (Norwich) (assists: Andre Brooks)
45' subst Substitution 1 — Papa Amadou Diallo (Norwich) (assists: Anthony Musaba)
59' Card Yellow Card — Jack Stacey (Norwich)
60' Card Yellow Card — Oscar Schwartau (Norwich)
60' Card Yellow Card — Carlos Vicente (Birmingham)
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