Match report
Ipswich Defeats Norwich 2-0 in Championship Clash
Norwich
0–2
FT
Ipswich
Apr 11, 2026
Ipswich Town stunned Norwich City with a convincing 2-0 victory in a crucial Championship match at Carrow Road on Tuesday. Ipswich's early penalty goal and second-half strike proved decisive as Norwich struggled to create chances. Ipswich's dominance in the early stages was further emphasized by a flurry of yellow cards that hindered Norwich's momentum. Despite numerous substitutions, Norwich could not overturn the deficit, leaving them frustrated as Ipswich secured all three points.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Ipswich 2-0 Norwich
- • J. Philogene scored the opening penalty goal for Ipswich at 11 minutes
- • George Hirst added the second goal for Ipswich at 45+1 minutes
- • Norwich saw M. Kvistgaarden and J. Stacey both receive yellow cards early on
- • Norwich made multiple substitutions in an attempt to regain control, but Ipswich maintained their lead
Lineups
Norwich
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Vladan Kovačević (G)
- 3 Jack Stacey (D)
- 6 Harry Darling (D)
- 33 José Córdoba (D)
- 35 Kellen Fisher (D)
- 7 Pelle Mattsson (M)
- 26 Sam Field (M)
- 23 Kenny McLean (M)
- 20 Anis Ben Slimane (M)
- 21 Ali Ahmed (M)
- 30 Mathias Kvistgaarden (F)
Substitutes
- 37 Mohamed Touré
- 29 Oscar Schwartau
- 32 Daniel Grimshaw
- 18 Forson Amankwah
- 15 Ruairi McConville
- 16 Jacob Wright
- 8 Liam Gibbs
- 25 Edmond-Paris Maghoma
- 14 Ben Chrisene
Ipswich
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 28 Christian Walton (G)
- 19 Darnell Furlong (D)
- 26 Dara O'Shea (D)
- 24 Jacob Greaves (D)
- 3 Leif Davis (D)
- 5 Azor Matusiwa (M)
- 14 Jack Taylor (M)
- 18 Ben Johnson (M)
- 33 Anis Mehmeti (M)
- 11 Jaden Philogene-Bidace (M)
- 9 George Hirst (F)
Substitutes
- 6 Dan Neil
- 32 Marcelino Núñez
- 1 Alex Palmer
- 31 Ivan Azón
- 29 Chuba Akpom
- 47 Jack Clarke
- 8 Sindre Walle Egeli
- 20 Kasey McAteer
- 4 Cédric Kipré
Timeline
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11' Ipswich Goal · PenaltyJ. Philogene
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13' Ipswich Card · Yellow CardA. Mehmeti
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19' Ipswich Card · Yellow CardJ. Greaves
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21' Norwich Card · Yellow CardM. Kvistgaarden
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26' Ipswich Card · Yellow CardGeorge Hirst
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32' Norwich Card · Yellow CardJ. Stacey
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45'+1 Ipswich Goal · Normal GoalGeorge Hirst · Assist: J. Greaves
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46' Norwich subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Field · On: O. Schwartau
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46' Norwich subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Kvistgaarden · On: M. Toure
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60' Norwich Card · Yellow CardK. McLean
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61' Ipswich subst · Substitution 1Off: George Hirst · On: I. Azon
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61' Ipswich subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Mehmeti · On: M. Nunez
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63' Norwich subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Slimane · On: P. Maghoma
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69' Norwich Card · Yellow CardH. Darling
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71' Ipswich subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Philogene · On: J. Clarke
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74' Ipswich Card · Yellow CardL. Davis
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74' Norwich subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Stacey · On: B. Chrisene
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76' Norwich Card · Yellow CardJ. Cordoba
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84' Ipswich subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Nunez · On: D. Neil
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85' Ipswich subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Davis · On: C. Kipre
Match Stats
| Stat | Norwich | Ipswich |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 66% |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 9 |
| Corners | 13 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 399 | 198 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| xG | 0.82 | 1.97 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 68% | 32% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 328 | 130 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early penalty goal by J. Philogene at 11 minutes set the tone for Ipswich, giving them an early lead and psychological edge over Norwich.
- ▸ George Hirst's goal just before halftime at 45+1 minutes effectively sealed the victory for Ipswich, as Norwich could not find the equalizer despite several changes and attempts to pressure.