Match report

Norwich Thrash QPR 4-0 in Championship Showdown

Norwich
Norwich
4–0
FT
QPR
QPR
May 7, 2017

Norwich City delivered a resounding 4-0 defeat to QPR in a match that showcased their dominance in the Championship. The Canaries found the back of the net four times, with Willo Hoolahan and Aarons Pritchard leading the charge. The result solidifies Norwich's position in the table and dampens QPR's hopes of a strong finish.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Norwich 4-0 QPR
  • • Goals: W. Hoolahan (22', 90+2'), A. Pritchard (60'), Josh Murphy (85')
  • • Assists: W. Hoolahan, J. Howson, C. Jerome
  • • Substitutions: Matt Smith off, Nélson Oliveira on (61'), A. Pritchard off, J. Maddison on (71')

Lineups

Norwich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Ruddy
  • 5 R. Martin (D)
  • 15 T. Klose (D)
  • 25 Ivo Pinto (D)
  • 3 M. Dijks (D)
  • 14 W. Hoolahan (M)
  • 4 G. Dorrans (M)
  • 8 J. Howson (M)
  • 21 A. Pritchard (M)
  • 9 Nélson Oliveira (F)
  • 31 Josh Murphy (M)

Substitutes

  • 10 C. Jerome
  • 28 J. Maddison
  • 35 B. Godfrey
  • 33 M. McGovern
  • 27 A. Tettey
  • 17 Y. Wildschut
  • 22 Jacob Murphy

QPR

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Smithies
  • 5 N. Onuoha (D)
  • 24 J. Perch (D)
  • 6 J. Lynch (D)
  • 18 J. Robinson (D)
  • 15 P. Wszołek (M)
  • 16 M. Doughty (M)
  • 21 M. Luongo (M)
  • 41 R. Manning (M)
  • 17 M. Smith (F)
  • 9 C. Washington (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 L. Freeman
  • 30 J. Bowler
  • 35 R. Grego-Cox
  • 13 M. Ingram
  • 25 M. Petrasso
  • 10 S. Goss
  • 29 D. Furlong

Timeline

  1. Norwich
    22' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Hoolahan · Assist: J. Howson
  2. QPR
    46' QPR subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Matt Smith · On: L. Freeman
  3. Norwich
    60' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Pritchard
  4. Norwich
    61' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nélson Oliveira · On: C. Jerome
  5. QPR
    69' QPR subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jack Robinson · On: Josh Bowler
  6. Norwich
    71' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Pritchard · On: J. Maddison
  7. QPR
    81' QPR subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Washington · On: R. Grego-Cox
  8. Norwich
    85' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    Josh Murphy · Assist: W. Hoolahan
  9. Norwich
    86' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Pinto · On: B. Godfrey
  10. Norwich
    90'+2 Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Hoolahan · Assist: C. Jerome

Match Stats

Stat Norwich QPR
Fouls 6 11
Pass Accuracy 84% 78%
Offsides 4 5
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 24 8
Corners 12 4
Total Passes 451 358
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 9 2
Shots off Target 9 5
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 379 278
Shots Inside Box 14 4
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 10 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Norwich took the lead early through a goal by W. Hoolahan, which set the tone for the match.
  • ▸ A. Pritchard's second goal in the 60th minute sealed QPR's fate, as the visitors struggled to respond.
  • ▸ Josh Murphy's goal in the 85th minute and Hoolahan's late addition in stoppage time further extended Norwich's lead and confirmed their dominance.