Match report

Norwich Secures 2-1 Win Over Blackburn in Championship

Norwich
Norwich
2–1
FT
Blackburn
Blackburn
Apr 27, 2019

Norwich secured a 2-1 victory over Blackburn in a crucial Championship match on Saturday. The Canaries, led by goals from Max Stiepermann and Mario Vrančić, held off Blackburn's efforts, with Lee Travis scoring for the visitors. Despite Blackburn's late push, Norwich managed to maintain their lead and seal the win, strengthening their position in the league.

Key Facts

  • • Norwich: 2 goals by Max Stiepermann (13') and Mario Vrančić (21')
  • • Blackburn: 1 goal by Lee Travis (23')
  • • Yellow cards: D. Lenihan (18'), B. Dack (53'), C. Zimmermann (64'), Adam Armstrong (81')
  • • Substitutions: Norwich made late changes, bringing on A. Tettey, M. Leitner, and J. Rhodes
  • • Final result: Norwich 2–1 Blackburn

Lineups

Norwich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Krul (G)
  • 6 C. Zimmermann (D)
  • 8 M. Vrančić (M)
  • 18 M. Stiepermann (M)
  • 23 K. McLean (M)
  • 25 O. Hernández (M)
  • 4 B. Godfrey (D)
  • 17 E. Buendía (M)
  • 12 J. Lewis (D)
  • 37 M. Aarons (D)
  • 22 T. Pukki (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 J. Rhodes
  • 27 A. Tettey
  • 10 M. Leitner
  • 33 M. McGovern
  • 31 G. Hanley
  • 15 T. Klose
  • 36 T. Cantwell

Blackburn

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Leutwiler (G)
  • 26 D. Lenihan (D)
  • 3 D. Williams (D)
  • 17 A. Bell (D)
  • 27 L. Travis (M)
  • 5 J. Rodwell (D)
  • 31 E. Bennett (M)
  • 8 J. Rothwell (M)
  • 23 B. Dack (M)
  • 10 D. Graham (F)
  • 7 A. Armstrong (M)

Substitutes

  • 19 B. Brereton
  • 32 C. Conway
  • 11 H. Chapman
  • 29 C. Evans
  • 1 David Raya
  • 2 R. Nyambe
  • 14 C. Mulgrew

Timeline

  1. Norwich
    13' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Stiepermann · Assist: M. Vrančić
  2. Blackburn
    18' Blackburn Card · Yellow Card
    D. Lenihan
  3. Norwich
    21' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Vrančić · Assist: E. Buendia
  4. Blackburn
    23' Blackburn Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Travis · Assist: Amari'i Bell
  5. Blackburn
    46' Blackburn subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Graham · On: B. Brereton Diaz
  6. Blackburn
    53' Blackburn Card · Yellow Card
    B. Dack
  7. Blackburn
    58' Blackburn subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Rodwell · On: C. Conway
  8. Norwich
    64' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    C. Zimmermann
  9. Blackburn
    72' Blackburn subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Dack · On: H. Chapman
  10. Blackburn
    81' Blackburn Card · Yellow Card
    Adam Armstrong
  11. Norwich
    90'+2 Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Stiepermann · On: A. Tettey
  12. Norwich
    90'+4 Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Hernandez · On: M. Leitner
  13. Norwich
    90'+5 Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Pukki · On: J. Rhodes

Match Stats

Stat Norwich Blackburn
Fouls 8 8
Pass Accuracy 80% 74%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 24 8
Corners 11 2
Total Passes 497 380
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 8 3
Shots on Target 7 1
Shots off Target 9 4
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 397 281
Shots Inside Box 15 4
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 9 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Norwich took an early lead with goals from Max Stiepermann and Mario Vrančić within the first 21 minutes, setting the tone for the game.
  • ▸ Blackburn's quick response with a goal from Lee Travis in the 23rd minute provided a slight momentum shift, but Norwich's early lead proved decisive.