Match report

Sheffield Wednesday Defeats Norwich 5-1 in Championship Clash

Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday
5–1
FT
Norwich
Norwich
May 6, 2018

Sheffield Wednesday delivered a stunning 5-1 victory over Norwich in a Championship match, showcasing a dominant offensive performance. The Owls, led by goals from Nuhiu and Forestieri, took control early and maintained their superiority throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Sheffield Wednesday 5-1 Norwich
  • • A. Nuhiu scored 3 goals for Sheffield Wednesday
  • • F. Forestieri scored 1 goal for Sheffield Wednesday
  • • F. Venancio scored 1 goal for Sheffield Wednesday
  • • T. Klose scored a consolation goal for Norwich
  • • Sheffield Wednesday had a yellow card for A. Nuhiu and J. Thorniley

Lineups

Sheffield Wednesday

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 25 C. Dawson (G)
  • 36 D. Pudil (D)
  • 12 G. Loovens (D)
  • 20 A. Reach (M)
  • 46 Frederico Venâncio (D)
  • 24 A. Baker (M)
  • 10 B. Bannan (M)
  • 32 J. Pelupessy (M)
  • 45 F. Forestieri (F)
  • 17 A. Nuhiu (F)
  • 18 Lucas João (F)

Substitutes

  • 39 J. Thorniley
  • 19 Marco Matias
  • 16 L. Palmer
  • 7 J. Rhodes
  • 15 T. Lees
  • 28 J. Wildsmith
  • 35 F. Fisker

Norwich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Gunn (G)
  • 15 T. Klose (D)
  • 6 C. Zimmermann (D)
  • 10 M. Leitner (M)
  • 25 O. Hernández (M)
  • 19 T. Trybull (M)
  • 4 H. Reed (M)
  • 23 J. Maddison (M)
  • 26 J. Lewis (D)
  • 9 Nélson Oliveira (F)
  • 11 Josh Murphy (M)

Substitutes

  • 2 Ivo Pinto
  • 32 D. Srbeny
  • 20 S. Raggett
  • 3 J. Husband
  • 12 M. Watkins
  • 18 M. Stiepermann
  • 33 M. McGovern

Timeline

  1. Norwich
    11' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Maddison · On: I. Pinto
  2. Sheffield Wednesday
    14' Sheffield Wednesday Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Nuhiu · Assist: A. Reach
  3. Sheffield Wednesday
    28' Sheffield Wednesday Card · Yellow Card
    A. Nuhiu
  4. Sheffield Wednesday
    30' Sheffield Wednesday Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Forestieri
  5. Sheffield Wednesday
    44' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Glenn Loovens · On: J. Thorniley
  6. Norwich
    57' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    T. Klose
  7. Sheffield Wednesday
    58' Sheffield Wednesday Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Venancio · Assist: A. Reach
  8. Sheffield Wednesday
    60' Sheffield Wednesday Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Nuhiu
  9. Norwich
    76' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Nélson Oliveira · On: D. Srbeny
  10. Sheffield Wednesday
    78' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Reach · On: Marco Matias
  11. Norwich
    81' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Zimmermann · On: Sean Raggett
  12. Norwich
    83' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Klose
  13. Sheffield Wednesday
    84' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Baker · On: L. Palmer
  14. Sheffield Wednesday
    89' Sheffield Wednesday Card · Yellow Card
    J. Thorniley
  15. Sheffield Wednesday
    90'+3 Sheffield Wednesday Goal · Penalty
    A. Nuhiu

Match Stats

Stat Sheffield Wednesday Norwich
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 79% 85%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 12 21
Corners 1 10
Total Passes 338 509
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 0 9
Shots on Target 8 2
Shots off Target 4 10
Possession 39% 61%
Accurate Passes 266 433
Shots Inside Box 9 11
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 3 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sheffield Wednesday took the lead with a goal from A. Nuhiu at 14 minutes, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ The game's momentum solidified for Sheffield Wednesday with a penalty goal by A. Nuhiu in the 90th minute, securing a comfortable 5-1 victory.