Match report
Norwich Stuns Leicester with 2-0 Win in Championship Clash
Leicester
0–2
FT
Norwich
Feb 28, 2026
Norwich stunned Championship rivals Leicester with a well-deserved 2-0 win. Goals from Ahmed and Slimane secured the victory for Norwich, who outplayed a lethargic Leicester throughout the match. Despite multiple substitutions by the home side, they could not break down the resilient Canaries defense.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Leicester 0-2 Norwich
- • Slimane scored first for Norwich at minute 68
- • Ahmed netted the second goal for Norwich at minute 78
- • C. Okoli received a yellow card for Leicester at minute 57 and was substituted shortly after
Lineups
Leicester
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Jakub Stolarczyk (G)
- 21 Ricardo Pereira (D)
- 5 Caleb Okoli (D)
- 4 Benjamin Nelson (D)
- 33 Luke Thomas (D)
- 8 Harry Winks (M)
- 22 Oliver Skipp (M)
- 7 Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (M)
- 29 Divine Mukasa (M)
- 14 Bobby Decordova-Reid (M)
- 20 Patson Daka (F)
Substitutes
- 13 Francisco Vieites
- 24 Jamaal Lascelles
- 56 Olabade Aluko
- 18 Joe Aribo
- 6 Jordan James
- 10 Stephy Mavididi
- 25 Louis Page
- 9 Jordan Ayew
- 28 Jeremy Monga
Norwich
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Vladan Kovačević (G)
- 35 Kellen Fisher (D)
- 15 Ruairi McConville (D)
- 33 José Córdoba (D)
- 14 Ben Chrisene (D)
- 23 Kenny McLean (M)
- 26 Sam Field (M)
- 8 Liam Gibbs (M)
- 25 Edmond-Paris Maghoma (M)
- 21 Ali Ahmed (M)
- 30 Mathias Kvistgaarden (F)
Substitutes
- 32 Daniel Grimshaw
- 5 Jakov Medić
- 3 Jack Stacey
- 6 Harry Darling
- 11 Emiliano Marcondes
- 20 Anis Ben Slimane
- 16 Jacob Wright
- 46 Errol Mundle-Smith
- 42 Tony Springett
Timeline
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57' Leicester Card · Yellow CardC. Okoli -
57' Leicester subst · Substitution 1Off: B. De Cordova-Reid · On: S. Mavididi -
60' Norwich Card · Yellow CardJ. Cordoba -
62' Norwich subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Maghoma · On: A. Slimane -
62' Norwich subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Kvistgaarden · On: E. Mundle Smith -
64' Norwich Card · Yellow CardL. Gibbs -
68' Norwich Goal · Normal GoalA. Slimane · Assist: S. Field -
76' Leicester subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Daka · On: Jordan Ayew -
76' Leicester subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Okoli · On: J. Lascelles -
76' Leicester subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Mukasa · On: J. James -
78' Norwich Goal · Normal GoalA. Ahmed -
81' Norwich subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Gibbs · On: J. Stacey -
90'+3 Norwich subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Ahmed · On: T. Springett -
90'+4 Norwich subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Field · On: Jacob Wright
Match Stats
| Stat | Leicester | Norwich |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 78% |
| Offsides | 3 | 6 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 12 |
| Corners | 4 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 498 | 423 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 8 |
| xG | 0.43 | 1.48 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 1 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 421 | 330 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 9 |
| Saves | 6 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Norwich took control of the game in the latter half, with Slimane's goal breaking the deadlock and Ahmed's second strike sealing their victory.
- ▸ Leicester's early substitution of Mavididi for De Cordova-Reid did not shift momentum as they continued to struggle against Norwich's solid defense.