Norwich City 3-1 Queens Park Rangers: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Norwich City 3-1 Queens Park Rangers in the Championship on Saturday, 29 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Norwich City got off to a flying start at Carrow Road, with Emiliano Marcondes finding the net in the 9th minute to put the Canaries ahead. Queens Park Rangers hit back quickly though, as Ronan Burrell equalised just two minutes later in the 11th, making it a lively opening spell. The home side regained control before the break, benefiting from an own goal in the 33rd minute and then Amankwah Forson adding a third in the 36th to give Norwich a comfortable lead going into half-time.

The second half saw both teams making changes, with QPR ringing the bells at the interval by bringing on Michael Frey, Paul Smyth, and Rhys Norrington-Davies, while Norwich made adjustments later on. Despite some yellow cards flying around, including for Norwich’s Kenny McLean in the 76th and Shane Duffy in the 80th, and QPR’s Burrell in the 57th and Smyth in the 86th, the scoreline held firm. Norwich saw out the game with late subs, securing a solid 3-1 win that keeps their momentum going.

Norwich City’s 56% possession edge helped them dictate the tempo, leading to more corners at 9-6 and a whopping 62 successful dribbles compared to QPR’s 31, which really showed their dominance in breaking lines and creating chances. Both sides picked up two yellow cards each, with no reds, keeping things feisty but fair, and they each used all five substitutions, which QPR deployed early to try and shift the momentum. Norwich recorded two assists to QPR’s one, underlining their sharper attacking play that ultimately decided the match without any penalties or injury-time goals coming into play.

Those stats paint a picture of Norwich being the more proactive side, using their possession and dribbling prowess to pile on pressure, while QPR’s efforts couldn’t quite turn the tide despite matching in subs and cards.

The game burst into life early with Emiliano Marcondes opening the scoring for Norwich in the 9th minute off an assist from Ronan McConville, only for QPR’s Ronan Burrell to level it up in the 11th thanks to Sam Field’s setup. The turning point came around the half-hour mark when an own goal in the 33rd put Norwich back in front, quickly followed by Amankwah Forson’s strike in the 36th, assisted by Josh Sargent, which effectively sealed the deal before the break.

Substitutions played a big role too, with QPR making three changes at half-time – Michael Frey replacing Karamoko Dembele, Paul Smyth coming on for Koki Saito, and Rhys Norrington-Davies for Sam Field – in a bid to chase the game. Norwich responded with their own tweaks, like Shane Duffy replacing Jack Stacey in the 56th, and later moves such as Ellis Mundle Smith for Amankwah Forson in the 65th, helping them manage the lead amid a couple of bookings on each side.

Norwich City lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with a solid defensive base allowing their attacking midfielders like Emiliano Marcondes and Amankwah Forson to push forward and link up effectively with striker Josh Sargent. The setup highlighted strong partnerships on the flanks, where wingers could exploit spaces, and the midfield duo provided the necessary balance to control the game’s rhythm.

Queens Park Rangers also went with a 4-2-3-1 shape, focusing on a compact midfield to counter Norwich’s possession play, with players like Sam Field and Ronan Burrell key in trying to transition quickly into attacks. This formation emphasised defensive resilience while allowing their attacking trio to find pockets of space, though they struggled to convert chances against a dominant home side.

With no specific Man of the Match named in the data, it’s hard not to highlight Amankwah Forson for his crucial goal in the 36th minute that helped Norwich pull away, combining well with Josh Sargent for the assist and showing real composure under pressure. His involvement in the attacking third, including coming off later in the 65th for Ellis Mundle Smith, underlined a standout performance that edged the Canaries to victory.

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 3-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Oxford United (H)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Birmingham City (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Leicester City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Sheffield Wednesday (A)

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 1-3 vs Norwich City (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Blackburn Rovers (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Hull City (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Sheffield United (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Southampton (H)

After this convincing 3-1 win, Norwich City will be buzzing with confidence, having shown they can dominate at home and convert chances effectively. Their next fixture offers a chance to build on this form, potentially climbing the table if they maintain that attacking edge and possession control.

Queens Park Rangers will be disappointed with the 3-1 defeat, especially after a quick equaliser, but their early second-half changes showed fight. Looking ahead, their next match is an opportunity to bounce back, focusing on tightening up defensively and making the most of their dribbling and set-piece threats.

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