Championship · 2026-27 · Matchday 1
Sat 15 Aug, 15:00 BST · Carrow Road, Norwich, Norfolk
Norwich City1–2West Bromwich Albion
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Norwich City 1-2 West Bromwich Albion: recap
Headline: Norwich City 1-2 West Bromwich Albion: recap
Final: Norwich City 1-2 West Bromwich Albion at Carrow Road.
Table implications: Updated standings reflect this result..
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Norwich City vs West Bromwich Albion: Matchday 1 preview
Headline: Norwich City vs West Bromwich Albion: Matchday 1 preview
Norwich City meet West Bromwich Albion at Carrow Road (Aug 15, 2026, 3:00 PM).
Likely Norwich City XI: Vladan Kovacevic, Jack Stacey, Shane Duffy, Jakov Medic, Harry Darling, Pelle Mattsson, Emiliano Marcondes, Jacob Wright, Liam Gibbs, Matej Jurásek, Andre Brooks.
Likely West Bromwich Albion XI: Max O'Leary, Chris Mepham, Nathaniel Phillips, Callum Styles, Krystian Bielik, Felix Horn Myhre, Jayson Molumby, Jimmy-Jay Morgan, Barney Stewart, Michael Johnston, Aune Selland Heggebø.
Availability notes: Mirko Topic: injured.
Forecast at kickoff: overcast, 22°C / 71°F (feels like 22°C / 71°F), 58% chance of rain.
Moneyline (decimal): Norwich City 2.21, Draw 3.5, West Bromwich Albion 3.64. Implied (no-vig): 45% / 28% / 27%.
Angle to note (informational only, not betting advice): market favours Norwich City; draw is live at these prices.
Expected goals
xG: 2.96 – 1.85
Norwich CityWest Bromwich Albion
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Player xG
| Player | xG | xA | xGOT | Min | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aune Selland Heggebø · West Bromwich Albion | 1.00 | — | 0.95 | 90 | 8.0 |
| Jimmy-Jay Morgan · West Bromwich Albion | 0.70 | 0.02 | 0.50 | 89 | 8.7 |
| Mathias Kvistgaarden · Norwich City | 0.67 | — | 0.89 | 4 | — |
| Kellen Fisher · Norwich City | 0.62 | 0.01 | 0.69 | 90 | 7.2 |
| Pelle Mattsson · Norwich City | 0.56 | 0.05 | 0.37 | 86 | 6.7 |
| Andre Brooks · Norwich City | 0.46 | 0.05 | — | 79 | 7.0 |
| Kenny McLean · Norwich City | 0.32 | 0.29 | 0.22 | 90 | 7.2 |
| Nathaniel Phillips · West Bromwich Albion | 0.14 | — | — | 90 | 7.1 |
| Jacob Wright · Norwich City | 0.13 | 0.01 | 0.12 | 11 | 5.6 |
| Mohamed Touré · Norwich City | 0.11 | 0.08 | 0.59 | 86 | 6.1 |
| Anis Ben Slimane · Norwich City | 0.05 | 0.37 | — | 72 | 6.4 |
| Isaac Price · West Bromwich Albion | 0.05 | 0.23 | 0.42 | 90 | 7.3 |
| Harry Darling · Norwich City | 0.04 | 0.01 | — | 90 | 5.8 |
| Edmond-Paris Maghoma · Norwich City | 0.04 | 0.68 | — | 72 | 6.9 |
| José Córdoba · Norwich City | 0.03 | 0.04 | — | 90 | 6.2 |
| Matt Ingram · West Bromwich Albion | — | — | — | — | — |
| Conor Townsend · West Bromwich Albion | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max O'Leary · West Bromwich Albion | — | 0.02 | — | 90 | 9.2 |
| Krystian Bielik · West Bromwich Albion | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Jack Stacey · Norwich City | — | — | — | — | — |
| Felix Horn Myhre · West Bromwich Albion | — | 0.01 | — | 68 | 7.1 |
| Sam Field · Norwich City | — | — | — | 4 | — |
| Callum Styles · West Bromwich Albion | — | 0.15 | — | 90 | 7.7 |
| Michael Johnston · West Bromwich Albion | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jayson Molumby · West Bromwich Albion | — | — | — | 22 | 6.5 |
| Chris Mepham · West Bromwich Albion | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Vladan Kovacevic · Norwich City | — | — | — | 90 | 6.0 |
| Daniel Grimshaw · Norwich City | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ousmane Diakité · West Bromwich Albion | — | 0.01 | — | 89 | 7.5 |
| George Campbell · West Bromwich Albion | — | 0.01 | — | 90 | 7.5 |
| Benjamin Chrisene · Norwich City | — | 0.04 | — | 90 | 6.5 |
| Alex Williams · West Bromwich Albion | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ruairi McConville · Norwich City | — | — | — | — | — |
| Harry Whitwell · West Bromwich Albion | — | 0.01 | — | 68 | 7.3 |
| Oscar Schwartau · Norwich City | — | 0.19 | — | 18 | 6.5 |
| Papa Diallo · Norwich City | — | 0.15 | — | 18 | 6.4 |
| Nolan Galves · West Bromwich Albion | — | 0.01 | — | 89 | 7.3 |
| Rabby Nzingoula · West Bromwich Albion | — | — | — | 22 | 6.9 |
| Barney Stewart · West Bromwich Albion | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Bruno Alves · Norwich City | — | — | — | — | — |
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