Norwich City 0-1 West Bromwich Albion: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral's post-match review of Norwich City 0-1 West Bromwich Albion in the Championship on Wednesday, 01 October 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

In a tightly contested match at Carrow Road, West Bromwich Albion secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Norwich City. The game's decisive moment came in the 20th minute when West Brom scored, a goal that ultimately proved to be the difference. Norwich, despite having more possession, couldn't find a way through the resilient West Brom defense. This result was somewhat surprising given Norwich's recent form, which included a draw against Stoke City and a win against Blackburn Rovers, but it ended their hopes of building momentum.

For West Brom, this win was a welcome return to form after a draw against Leicester City and a loss to Middlesbrough. The victory sees them extend their positive run, having now won two of their last five matches. The solitary goal in the 20th minute was enough to secure all three points, showcasing their ability to capitalise on limited opportunities. This result will boost their confidence as they continue to push for a promotion spot in the Championship.

The statistics from the match reveal a game where Norwich City dominated possession with 59% compared to West Brom's 41%. Despite this, West Brom were more effective in their dribbling, achieving a 58% success rate compared to Norwich's 38%. The corner count was close, with Norwich taking four and West Brom three, indicating both teams had their moments in attack.

Interestingly, West Brom received four yellow cards compared to Norwich's single booking, suggesting a more aggressive or perhaps frustrated approach from the visitors. The stats suggest that while Norwich controlled the ball, West Brom were more clinical and disciplined in their approach, which ultimately led to their victory.

The key moment of the match came in the 20th minute when West Bromwich Albion scored the only goal of the game. This early strike set the tone for the rest of the match, putting Norwich on the back foot and forcing them to chase the game. The goal was a testament to West Brom's ability to capitalise on their opportunities, even when not in possession for much of the match.

There were no other significant key moments listed for Norwich City, indicating that they struggled to create clear-cut chances despite their possession advantage. The absence of any other notable events underscores the importance of West Brom's early goal and their defensive resilience throughout the match.

Norwich City lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Vladan Kovačević in goal, a back four of Jack Stacey, Harry Darling, José Córdoba, and Kellen Fisher, and a midfield trio of P. Mattsson, Kenny McLean, and Ante Crnac. The attacking line was led by Josh Sargent, supported by Emiliano Marcondes and Oscar Schwartau.

The lineup showed no major surprises, but the team made four substitutions during the match, suggesting an attempt to change the game's dynamics. Despite their efforts, no player from Norwich stood out significantly in the key moments, highlighting a lack of impact from the starting lineup and substitutes alike.

West Bromwich Albion opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Josh Griffiths between the posts, a defense consisting of George Campbell, Nat Phillips, Chris Mepham, and Charlie Taylor, and a midfield pairing of Jayson Molumby and Alex Mowatt. The attacking midfield was made up of Samuel Iling-Junior, Isaac Price, and Mikey Johnston, with Josh Maja leading the line.

The lineup was solid and effective, with no major surprises. The team made five substitutions, indicating a proactive approach to managing the game. The early goal from this lineup was crucial, and their defensive organisation throughout the match was commendable, contributing significantly to their victory.

Josh Griffiths is Coral's Man of the Match for his outstanding performance in goal for West Bromwich Albion. With four saves and no goals conceded, Griffiths played a pivotal role in securing the clean sheet and the victory. His ability to keep Norwich at bay despite their possession dominance was crucial, and his performance was a key factor in West Brom's success.

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs West Bromwich Albion (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Stoke City (A)

• Loss: 2-3 vs Wrexham (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Coventry City (A)

• Win: 2-0 vs Blackburn Rovers (A)

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Norwich City (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Leicester City (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Middlesbrough (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Derby County (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Stoke City (A)

Norwich City now find themselves in 19th place with 8 points. Their next challenge is a home game against Ipswich Town, who are in 13th place with 10 points, on October 05, 2025 at 12:00. This result will likely prompt Norwich to focus on improving their attacking efficiency and defensive solidity as they look to climb the table.

West Bromwich Albion have moved up to 3rd place with 14 points following their victory. They will face Millwall, who are in 12th place with 11 points, away from home on October 04, 2025 at 15:00. This win will boost their confidence as they aim to maintain their push for promotion, focusing on continuing their solid defensive performances and clinical finishing.

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