Match report

Blackpool Defeats Norwich 1-0 in Championship Clash

Norwich
Norwich
0–1
FT
Blackpool
Blackpool
May 8, 2023

Blackpool stunned Norwich with a narrow but decisive victory at Carrow Road on Monday night. Despite dominating possession for much of the game, Norwich failed to convert any chances into goals as Morgan Rogers' early strike proved the difference in the Championship clash.

Key Facts

  • • Morgan Rogers scored the only goal for Blackpool at the 15th minute
  • • Norwich made three substitutions at half-time: S. McCallum, A. Idah and J. Rowe entered the game
  • • Blackpool also used multiple substitutes during the match including C. Connolly, J. Husband, and S. Carey
  • • O. Hernandez received a yellow card for Norwich due to an argument with referee

Lineups

Norwich

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 28 A. Gunn (G)
  • 2 M. Aarons (D)
  • 4 A. Omobamidele (D)
  • 19 J. Sørensen (D)
  • 30 D. Giannoulis (D)
  • 17 Gabriel Sara (M)
  • 26 M. Núñez (M)
  • 46 L. Gibbs (M)
  • 18 C. Tzolis (F)
  • 22 T. Pukki (F)
  • 25 O. Hernández (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 S. McCallum
  • 11 A. Idah
  • 27 J. Rowe
  • 47 A. Kamara
  • 1 T. Krul
  • 8 I. Hayden
  • 44 B. Hills

Blackpool

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 32 D. Grimshaw (G)
  • 2 C. Connolly (D)
  • 31 C. Nelson (D)
  • 34 J. Thorniley (D)
  • 24 A. Lyons (D)
  • 8 L. Fiorini (M)
  • 28 C. Patino (M)
  • 11 J. Bowler (M)
  • 16 S. Carey (M)
  • 22 C. Hamilton (M)
  • 25 M. Rogers (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 J. Husband
  • 19 S. Lavery
  • 36 R. Apter
  • 39 A. Lankshear
  • 46 T. Trybull
  • 1 C. Maxwell
  • 38 B. Holmes

Timeline

  1. Blackpool
    15' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    Morgan Rogers
  2. Norwich
    46' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Giannoulis · On: S. McCallum
  3. Norwich
    56' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Nunez · On: A. Idah
  4. Norwich
    57' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Tzolis · On: J. Rowe
  5. Blackpool
    57' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Connolly · On: J. Husband
  6. Blackpool
    70' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Hamilton · On: S. Lavery
  7. Blackpool
    70' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Carey · On: Robert Apter
  8. Norwich
    73' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    O. Hernandez

    Argument

  9. Blackpool
    82' Blackpool subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Thorniley · On: A. Lankshear

Match Stats

Stat Norwich Blackpool
Fouls 11 7
Pass Accuracy 87% 73%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 28 12
Corners 10 4
Total Passes 521 291
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 13 3
Shots on Target 5 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 10 3
Possession 64% 36%
Accurate Passes 451 213
Shots Inside Box 13 8
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box 15 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Morgan Rogers in the 15th minute set the tone for Blackpool's solid defensive display, neutralizing Norwich's attacking efforts throughout the game.
  • ▸ Norwich's multiple substitutions at half-time did not alter their fortunes as they continued to struggle in front of goal despite dominating possession and creating several chances.