Match report

Leeds Defeats Norwich 4-0 in Championship Clash

Leeds
Leeds
4–0
FT
Norwich
Norwich
May 16, 2024

In a commanding display at Elland Road, Leeds stuns Norwich City with a comprehensive 4-0 victory. Goals from Ilija Gruev, Javi Piroe, Giorgi Rutter, and Charlie Summerville laid bare the defensive frailties of the visitors. Despite early setbacks including yellow cards for key players, Leeds maintained control throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Ilija Gruev (7') opened the scoring with his first goal.
  • • Javi Piroe (20'), assisted by Wesleyan Gnonto, extended the lead.
  • • Giorgi Rutter (40') made it 3-0 from a free-kick.
  • • Charlie Summerville (68'), assisted by Junior Firpo, sealed the win.
  • • Norwich had one yellow card for Jacob Rowe (37').
  • • Leeds had two yellow cards: Ilija Gruev (54') and Giorgi Rutter (56')

Lineups

Leeds

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Meslier (G)
  • 22 A. Gray (D)
  • 14 J. Rodon (D)
  • 4 E. Ampadu (D)
  • 3 J. Firpo (D)
  • 44 I. Gruev (M)
  • 8 G. Kamara (M)
  • 29 W. Gnonto (M)
  • 24 G. Rutter (M)
  • 10 C. Summerville (M)
  • 7 J. Piroe (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 D. James
  • 49 Mateo Joseph
  • 33 C. Roberts
  • 12 J. Anthony
  • 6 L. Cooper
  • 5 C. Cresswell
  • 30 J. Gelhardt
  • 28 K. Darlow
  • 17 J. Shackleton

Norwich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 28 A. Gunn (G)
  • 3 J. Stacey (D)
  • 24 S. Duffy (D)
  • 6 B. Gibson (D)
  • 30 D. Giannoulis (D)
  • 26 M. Núñez (M)
  • 23 K. McLean (M)
  • 17 Gabriel Sara (M)
  • 10 A. Barnes (M)
  • 27 J. Rowe (M)
  • 9 J. Sargent (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Borja Sainz
  • 15 S. McCallum
  • 16 C. Fassnacht
  • 19 J. Sørensen
  • 14 S. van Hooijdonk
  • 21 D. Batth
  • 12 G. Long
  • 35 K. Fisher
  • 5 G. Hanley

Timeline

  1. Leeds
    7' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Gruev
  2. Leeds
    20' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Piroe · Assist: W. Gnonto
  3. Norwich
    37' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    J. Rowe

    Simulation

  4. Leeds
    40' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Rutter
  5. Norwich
    46' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Sargent · On: B. Sainz
  6. Leeds
    54' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    I. Gruev

    Foul

  7. Leeds
    56' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    G. Rutter

    Foul

  8. Norwich
    63' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Gibson · On: S. McCallum
  9. Norwich
    63' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Giannoulis · On: C. Fassnacht
  10. Leeds
    68' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Summerville · Assist: J. Firpo
  11. Leeds
    69' Leeds subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Gnonto · On: Daniel James
  12. Leeds
    74' Leeds subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Piroe · On: M. Joseph
  13. Leeds
    74' Leeds subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Rutter · On: C. Roberts
  14. Leeds
    75' Leeds subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Summerville · On: J. Anthony
  15. Norwich
    81' Norwich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Rowe · On: Jacob Lungi Sørensen
  16. Norwich
    81' Norwich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Barnes · On: S. van Hooijdonk
  17. Leeds
    83' Leeds subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Gruev · On: L. Cooper
  18. Norwich
    90'+1 Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    K. McLean

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Leeds Norwich
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 88% 83%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 4
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 544 391
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 11 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 479 323
Shots Inside Box 15 2
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goals by Leeds within the first 20 minutes set the tone for a dominant performance.
  • ▸ Norwich's yellow card to Jacob Rowe at minute 37, following a simulation call, disrupted their defensive rhythm.