Match report
Birmingham Stuns Norwich with 2-1 Victory in Championship Clash
Norwich
1–2
FT
Birmingham
Feb 21, 2026
Birmingham produced a stunning display to upset Norwich City in their latest Championship fixture. Early goals by Carlos Vicente and Marco Ducksch put Birmingham firmly in control before Kenny McLean's consolation effort for the hosts. The victory marks an important three points for Birmingham, as they continue their push towards the playoff positions.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Norwich 1–2 Birmingham
- • Goals: C. Vicente (5'), M. Ducksch (14') for Birmingham; K. McLean (67') for Norwich
- • Substitutions: Birmingham made five changes, with Norwich making three late alterations.
- • Yellow Card: Christoph Klarer (Birmingham) for persistent fouling in the 39th minute.
Lineups
Norwich
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 V. Kovacevic (G)
- 35 K. Fisher (D)
- 15 R. McConville (D)
- 33 J. Cordoba (D)
- 14 B. Chrisene (D)
- 23 K. McLean (M)
- 26 S. Field (M)
- 8 L. Gibbs (M)
- 20 A. Slimane (M)
- 21 A. Ahmed (M)
- 37 M. Toure (F)
Substitutes
- 32 D. Grimshaw
- 3 J. Stacey
- 6 H. Darling
- 11 E. Marcondes
- 16 J. Wright
- 25 P. Maghoma
- 30 M. Kvistgaarden
- 42 T. Springett
- 46 E. Mundle Smith
Birmingham
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 25 J. Beadle (G)
- 26 B. Osayi-Samuel (D)
- 4 C. Klarer (D)
- 37 J. Panzo (D)
- 31 K. Wagner (D)
- 24 T. Iwata (M)
- 14 J. E. Solis Romero (M)
- 23 C. Vicente (M)
- 33 M. Ducksch (M)
- 10 D. Gray (M)
- 29 A. Priske (F)
Substitutes
- 21 R. Allsop
- 2 E. Laird
- 5 P. Neumann
- 6 J. Robinson
- 7 T. Doyle
- 16 P. Roberts
- 17 I. Osman
- 27 K. Fujimoto
- 28 J. Stansfield
Timeline
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5' Birmingham Goal · Normal GoalC. Vicente · Assist: Bright Osayi-Samuel -
14' Birmingham Goal · Normal GoalM. Ducksch · Assist: A. Priske -
39' Birmingham Card · Yellow CardChristoph KlarerPersistent fouling
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46' Norwich subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Gibbs · On: P. Maghoma -
63' Birmingham subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Gray · On: I. Osman -
67' Norwich Goal · Normal GoalK. McLean · Assist: M. Toure -
71' Birmingham subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Vicente · On: P. Roberts -
71' Birmingham subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Ducksch · On: J. Stansfield -
78' Birmingham subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Priske · On: T. Doyle -
79' Birmingham subst · Substitution 5Off: Bright Osayi-Samuel · On: E. Laird -
84' Norwich subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Chrisene · On: J. Stacey -
90' Norwich subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Cordoba · On: H. Darling -
90' Norwich subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Ahmed · On: T. Springett
Match Stats
| Stat | Norwich | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 73% |
| Offsides | 4 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 9 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 501 | 312 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 5 |
| xG | 1.68 | 1.36 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Goals Prevented | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate Passes | 399 | 228 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 7 |
| Saves | 3 | 8 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early double by Birmingham within the first 14 minutes established a commanding lead and disrupted Norwich's rhythm.
- ▸ Norwich's goal just before halftime brought them back into contention but failed to ignite a comeback, as Birmingham managed to secure their victory.