EFLChampionship
English Championship · 2026/27 · MW 6Wednesday, 9 September 2026 · 19:45 UK
Norwich CityHomeCoach: Philippe Clement
2 - 1
HT 2-0
Full time
Birmingham CityAwayCoach: Harry Redknapp
Venue: Carrow Road, Norwich, Norfolk (27,606)Referee: T. ReevesWeather: Clear sky, 16°C, 8km/h wind

Lineups

Confirmed starting XI + bench
Norwich CityStarting XI · 4-2-3-1
Kvistgaarden
BrooksDialloSchwartau
MattssonMcLean
StaceyChriseneMcConvilleCordoba
Kovacevic
Bench
6. H. Darling13. D. Yongwa16. J. Wright17. A. Crnac24. J. Makama25. P. Maghoma32. D. Grimshaw35. K. Fisher49. A. Musaba
Coach: Philippe Clement
Birmingham CityStarting XI · 4-2-3-1
Beadle
KlarerNeumannLundOsayi-Samuel
Seung-HoIwata
VicenteMillarStansfield
Priske
Bench
2. E. Laird3. L. Buchanan20. A. Cochrane21. R. Allsop23. D. Fry27. K. Fujimoto30. B. Mayo32. L. Vazquez33. M. Ducksch
Coach: Chris Davies

Match events

  1. 13'🟨YellowBen Chrisene
  2. 25'🟨YellowJosé Córdoba
  3. 28'⚽GoalO. Schwartauassist: M. Kvistgaarden
  4. 39'⚽GoalP. A. Dialloassist: A. Brooks
  5. 46'↔SubstitutionOff A. Musaba ↔ On P. A. Diallo
  6. 59'🟨YellowJack Stacey
  7. 60'🟨YellowOscar Schwartau
  8. 60'🟨YellowCarlos Vicente
  9. 62'↔SubstitutionOff A. Cochrane ↔ On K. Lund
  10. 62'↔SubstitutionOff E. Laird ↔ On B. Osayi-Samuel
  11. 64'⚽GoalC. Vicenteassist: L. Millar
  12. 65'↔SubstitutionOff A. Crnac ↔ On A. Brooks
  13. 71'↔SubstitutionOff J. Wright ↔ On O. Schwartau
  14. 71'↔SubstitutionOff J. Makama ↔ On M. Kvistgaarden
  15. 82'↔SubstitutionOff M. Ducksch ↔ On A. Priske
  16. 82'↔SubstitutionOff L. Vazquez ↔ On T. Iwata
  17. 83'🟨YellowJovon Makama
  18. 83'🟨YellowPhil Neumann
  19. 90+1'↔SubstitutionOff H. Darling ↔ On B. Chrisene
  20. 90+4'🟨YellowAnte Crnac

Match statistics

Norwich City
Stat
Birmingham City
  • 50%Possession50%
  • 15Shots14
  • 6Shots on target3
  • 4Shots off target7
  • 5Shots blocked4
  • 8Shots inside box11
  • 7Shots outside box3
  • 339Total passes327
  • 241Passes accurate220
  • 71%Pass accuracy67%
  • 1.01Expected goals (xG)1.63
  • 12Fouls9
  • 6Corners7
  • 3Offsides4
  • 6Yellow cards2
  • -Red cards-
  • 2Saves4
  • -0.34goals_prevented-0.34

Norwich City, last 5

  1. W5 Sept@Sheffield United3-1
  2. W5 Sept@Sheffield Utd3-1
  3. L1 Sept@Stoke City0-1
  4. W29 AugvsBurnley4-1
  5. L22 Aug@Millwall0-3

Birmingham City, last 5

  1. D6 SeptvsWolverhampton Wanderers2-2
  2. D1 SeptvsSouthampton1-1
  3. W28 Aug@Wrexham2-1
  4. D22 AugvsBristol City2-2
  5. D15 Aug@Sheffield United0-0

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
35
Meetings
16
Norwich City wins
8
Draws
11
Birmingham City wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Norwich City v Birmingham City?
Norwich City 2-1 Birmingham City, played 9 September 2026 in the English Championship 2026/27.
What was the half-time score?
Norwich City led 2-0 at the break.
What is the head-to-head record between Norwich City and Birmingham City?
Across 35 meetings in our archive, Norwich City have won 16, Birmingham City have won 11, with 8 draws.
Where is Norwich City v Birmingham City played?
Carrow Road, Norwich, Norfolk - Norwich City's home ground.